I wish here was parking on the premises. This place reminds me vaguely of the Presidio in San Francisco.
Wonderful clean free public pool open to the public in the summer. If you drive, you need to find street parking outside of the fort, unless you have an armed forces sticker on your car. The Q13 bus drops off at Bell Blvd and Ft. Totten, and its a block walk away from the park gate entrance. Be advised, you will need to walk to the pool from the entrance or take the complimentary pool shuttle, which passes by every 10 minutes or so. The pool is about a 5 minute walk through the scenic and historic park from the entrance. No floaties or toys are allowed in the pool, and you must bring a lock for the free lockers. I suggest locking up any valuables in the car or in the lockers, including cell phones. There are a limited number of lounge chairs you can claim on a first-come basis. Children in diapers must wear swim diapers. The pool is closed on Wednesdays, but is otherwise open during the week and on Sat/Sun for two sessions, one in the morning (11-3) and one in the afternoon (4-6:45pm). There is a diving pool and a baby pool as well. If you want to picnic, you can do so right outside of the fenced in area in the grassy area/soccer fields that face the pool.
The Fort Totten pool is open to the public free of charge 6 days a week (it's closed wednesdays) in the summer. they are restrictive in what you may bring within the confines of the pool but they do have lockers for your convenience. no electronics allowed (no phones! - this is why you don't see photos of the pool). the grounds at fort totten are really pretty and the views are incredible. bring a picnic lunch - it's a gem hidden in queens!
Cool spot to walk and see some history while also enjoying the playground & the view from across the ocean.
Somewhat hidden and inaccessible, but worth a trip to. An old naval base, you can see why commanding officers chose this spot hundreds of years ago. The architecture is well preserved, the paths and roads are quiet, and there is ample planning for sports and recreation, with pools, baseball diamonds, and soccer fields.
I often ride my bike through Fort Totten. It is very peaceful and the scenery is lovely. You can even arrange a guided tour with the park ranger to see the actual fort that they have there. All together a great experience :]
I took my son to the pool at fort totten. We had a nice day. I went with my husband. They served lunch for the kids that day which I thought it was nice.
visited the place during summer and fall. People were fishing on the shore. Nice to take a stroll around it and enjoy the peace and water.
It's a great place to walk or bike around in. Very historic...predates the Revolutionary War.Tours are given. It is well maintained and preserved. AND there's plenty of parking. ALSO...there are community activities taking place there. It is a treasure.
I visit this place when its summer time and I want to take my kids to a local pool to enjoy. Its a walk from the entrance to walk all the way to the pool maybe 10-15 min walk. there is a large swimming pool and a kiddy pool. This past summer kiddie pool was closed due to budget cuts. The pool water is cold, not the best pools I prefer them to be heated...I don't like the fact that they close from 2-3pm or 3-4pm for a break/lunch. I think its a way of saving money or something...Everyone has to get out leave the pool area and then come back when they re open again. this is a big hassle, especially when you have kids with strollers..its fun for kids to play in pool and all..but if I had to change anything..I would put more staff so they open the kiddie pool without delays.I would make the pools heated, because in the summer the water is ice coldAnd I would rotate the lifeguards and the staff so they take turns at lunchtime so they don't have to close the whole pool area for 1 hr its a waste of time..