“Big Splash” Tonight at McCarren Pool w/ Kaki King

Big Splash at McCarren Park Pool (06/25/13) Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn works with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, elected officials, Community Board 1, and volunteers to improve parks in North Brooklyn. They are having their second annual “Big Splash” gala fundraiser event tonight (06/25) at McCarren Park Pool. There are a…

McCarren Park Pool and Play Center Officially Re-Opens Tomorrow (June 28)

McCarren Pool (Brooklyn, NY) As I pointed out a little while ago, the long decommissioned McCarren Park Pool will officially re-open to the public as a swimmin’ hole tomorrow. If you’re in the mood to rub shoulders with hizzoner, you may still be able to get into the official ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday morning….

McCarren Park Pool Re-Opening As Pool This Summer

McCarren Pool Everyone’s favorite abandoned-pool-come-concert-venue is about to become a swimming hole once again. On June 28, 2012, McCarren Park Pool will open to the public with eight 82 foot lanes that will be able to accommodate up to 1,500 swimmers. [The Brooklyn Paper (May 18-24)] Located within the 35-acre McCarren Park, McCarren Pool was…