The River Pool

Contact info@riverpool.org
to apply for a lifeguard position. $20+/hour

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. Hours are currently 12 noon to 4pm Tuesday – Friday;  12 noon to 6pm Saturday and Sunday, July-Labor Day, weather and lifeguard availability permitting.

 

Thank you to Swimmers, Kayak Escorts and Volunteers
for a successful 20th Annual
Great Newburgh to Beacon Hudson River Swim!
199 Swimmers – 95 Volunteer Kayak Escorts crossed on July 27, 2024

Swim Times by Cap Number

See the Recording of the Kayak Escort Safety Meeting from Wednesday July 24:  HERE – passcode: P29Q&F5M

The 2024 Annual Great Newburgh to Beacon Hudson River Swim is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024; raindate: Sunday, July 28, 2024. Advance registration is required to swim. Swimmers pay a registration fee of $75/adult; $25/up to age 17 to cover the cost of the swim , and raise a minimum of $100 of sponsorship donations. Contributions are used to maintain and operate The River Pool and further the mission of The River Pool at Beacon.