Summer Concerts
at the River Pool!
6:30pm on Tuesdays:
July 7, July 21, Aug 4, Aug 11, 2026
Click here for details.
River Pool at Beacon
is open and kids of all ages are splashing in the water!
Cancelled for 2026: The Annual Great
Newburgh to Beacon River Swim
The 2026 Great Newburgh to Beacon swim is cancelled.
The River Pool
The River Pool is a rainbow-colored circular floating pool with a netted bottom securely installed in the Hudson River. It is located off the north shore of Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, in Beacon, NY. Swimmers safely sit, float, and play in the River Pool to cool off while an on-duty lifeguard is present. Pool admission is FREE and no reservations are required.
The River Swim: Sat August 1, 2026
River Swim registration for 2026 will open soon, check back here.
The Annual Great Newburgh to Beacon Hudson River Swim is scheduled for 08/01/26, raindate 08/02/26. Advance registration is required to swim. Swimmers pay a registration fee of $75 to cover the cost of the swim, and raise a minimum of $100 sponsorship donations. Contributions are used to maintain and operate The River Pool and further the mission of The River Pool at Beacon.
