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Taking the Plunge
08/14/2011 - 6:56pm

It may come as a surprise that the so-called concrete jungle of New York City has no fewer than 54 outdoor pools maintained by the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Astoria Park Pool.  Geographic File, PR 020.

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