The summer heat is on in Hong Kong, and the scorching sun and insufferable humidity can leave you feeling sweaty and sticky. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to cool off, including swimming in one of the city’s many public hk pools.
Here are a few to consider:
Pao Yue Kong Swimming Pool
Pao Yue Kong is a sprawling complex with pools of all shapes and sizes. Swimmers can practise their strokes in the main pool, work on their diving skills in the training pool, or let their kids splash around in the two kid-friendly pools.
Designed by the Terry Farrell and Partners architecture firm, this seaside pool is a sight to behold. Its curved roof opens toward the harbor and houses a standard pool, a diving pool, and a water playground. The complex is closed on Wednesdays for cleaning.
The swimming pool was opened in 1989 as part of a redevelopment and expansion project for Kowloon Park. It was funded by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club, and its design is similar to that of other Jockey Club-funded swimming pools of the era. It was originally managed by the Urban Council, but after the dissolution of that body at the end of the millennium, management was passed on to the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
The pools in the hotel are open to non-guests, but they come at a price: you’ll have to buy a weekday pass or everyday deluxe pass to use them. However, if you’re willing to shell out the cash, it’s worth it: the view alone is worth the trip.
W Hotel’s 76th-floor Wet pool offers spectacular city and harbour views. If you’re not a guest, you can still enjoy the pool by purchasing a daily deluxe pass for HK$150.
While fiberglass isn’t as cheap as vinyl liner, it is a cost-effective choice for homeowners. In fact, it costs less than a turn-key vinyl liner pool from most builders. And unlike vinyl, fiberglass’s attractive gelcoat provides a smooth, comfortable surface that isn’t slippery or prone to snags.
The best news? Most NYC neighborhoods have a pool within walking distance. Manhattan has the most, with 21 locations, followed by Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Queens. The Bronx and Fordham Heights have the least access to a pool, with only 13 city-owned locations that meet the criteria. Click on the map below to see all 64 pool locations in NYC.