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Heat Emergency in Boston
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Mayor Wu announced a heat emergency in the City of Boston through Wednesday, July 17. Cooling centers will be open at 14 BCYF community centers Monday through Wednesday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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BCYF Clougherty Pool

BCYF Clougherty is an outdoor pool which operates from June to September. The pool officially reopens Thursday, July 25 at 10:00 a.m.

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BCYF’s network of community centers and pools offer a wide range of diverse features and programs that are as unique as the neighborhoods they serve.

Summer Pool Procedures

Contact: Boston Centers for Youth and Families

Please read carefully as there are several procedures in place to ensure the safety of pool visitors. 

  • Visitors must create a free membership in our registration system and you will be checked in when you arrive at the pool. All lap swim sessions require pre-registration due to the limited slots available. We are no longer accepting pre-registration for recreational swim on weekdays but we do require it on Saturdays and Sundays.

  • If the pool reaches capacity, visitors will be asked to wait until the next session or until space is available.

  • Preference will be given to Boston residents.

  • Three children under 12 are allowed per adult. Children under 8 need an adult in the water with them.

Lap Swim and Weekend Rec Swim Registration

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BCYF Clougherty Pool Design Process

The Public Facilities Department (PFD), Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF), and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services are working with architects and landscape designers on the renovation of the pool. The public meeting presentations can be found in this section.

Community Meeting #1

Community Meeting #2

Community Meeting #3

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