The season kicked off on May 1 at three outdoor pools in Berlin, and many swimmers enjoyed the sun. The Prinzenbad in Kreuzberg was quite crowded. The Kombibad Seestrae in Wedding and the Strandbad Wannsee were also already open.
For many New Yorkers, the park is their backyard—a place where they can play a game of pick-up basketball, hold a picnic on the grass or kick a ball with their kids. These New Yorkers know the difference between a park in disarray and a park that city government has invested in.
The $160 million Davis Center is now the crown jewel of the Conservancy's decades-long effort to restore the park's northern landscapes. The rink is set within a green-roofed structure built directly into the slope above the Meer. In summer, this same space is a pool and in spring and fall, it becomes a public green. But right now, it's a full-size sheet of ice with panoramic views of the water and one of the prettiest winter backdrops in the city.
"We were very excited to announce a $51 million investment to reconstruct the historic Tony Dapolito outdoor pool in Manhattan, including the preservation of the beloved mural created by famed artist Keith Haring."
