mccarren pool: off the deep end

Officially opened in the summer of 1936, McCarren Pool was one of 11 city pools built by Robert Moses during the Great Depression. Since closing in the early 1980's, the pool has become overgrown with weeds and grafitti, and now houses several less-than-pleasant smelling residents. Community Board 1 and the Department of Parks and Recreation are working on plans to revitalize the once-thriving recreation area. Of course the grand architecture with magnificent soaring arches and handsome brickwork is worthy of repair, but in it's present state of deterioration, it has a certain forelorn charm.