Anthony Sanchez Pool

About Sanchez Pool:

Originally known as Sawyer Avenue Pool, the park and pool facility was renamed on June 24, 1997 in honor of New York City Police Officer Anthony Sanchez who was killed in the line of duty on May 19, 1997. Sanchez was a West Babylon Resident and a 10-year veteran of the NYPD. The pool is open daily during the summer season, which begins in late-June and goes through Labor Day. Bathing suits are required to enter the pool facilities. Food/coolers are not permitted on the pool deck.

Daily Entrance Fees

Sanchez Pool is open to Babylon Town Residents Only. The daily entrance fees for residents without a seasonal pool plan is $5. Children 3 and under are free. Please call (631) 893-2100 for information on purchasing a pool plan.

Sanchez Pool Amenities

Handicap Accessible Ramp, Children’s Pool, Restrooms, Changing Area, Showers, Shade Arbor, Lounge Chairs, Tables with Umbrellas, and Free Wi-Fi Access.

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Anthony Sanchez Pool

Physical Address
129 Sawyer Avenue
West Babylon, NY 11704

129 Sawyer Avenue West Babylon NY 11704

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Phone: (631) 661-2067

Summer 2026 Hours:
June 27 - August 7
Weekends & Holidays 11am - 7pm
Weekdays 12pm - 8pm
August 8 - August 30
Open Daily: 11am -7pm
August 31 - September 7
Facility Hours TBD

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Pool FAQs

How many pools does the Town have and where are they located?

The Town of Babylon has five area pools that are open for residents only to enjoy. The pools are open full time in the summer (late June through Labor Day) and include:

Anthony Sanchez Pool: Sawyer Avenue, West Babylon, (631) 661-2067
Fabio Buttitta Pool: Acorn Street Deer Park, (631) 242-4803
North Lindenhurst Pool: Straight Path, North Lindenhurst, (631) 957-3510
North Amityville Pool: Albany Avenue, North Amityville, (631) 842-6240
Phelps Lane Pool: Phelps Lane, North Babylon, (631) 669-4654

Please note that pool phone numbers are seasonal and only active when the facility is open (late-June - Labor Day). To reach the Parks Department, please call (631) 893-2100.

How many spray parks does the Town have and where are they located?

The Town of Babylon has three spray parks that are open for residents only to enjoy. The spray parks are open full time in the summer (late June through Labor Day) and include:

Venetian Shores Spray Park: Granada Parkway, Lindenhurst, (631) 786-1136
Tanner Spray Park: Kerrigan Road, Copiague, (631) 786-0398
Geiger Spray Park: Grand Boulevard, Wyandanch (631) 786-3270

Please note that pool phone numbers are seasonal and only active when the facility is open (late-June - Labor Day). To reach the Parks Department, please call (631) 893-2100.

Where can I obtain a Summer Pool Plan?

Pool Plans can be purchased at the Parks & Recreation Department at 151 Phelps Lane in North Babylon, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please refer to the yearly Recreation Guide for the date when Pool Plans go on sale. To purchase a pool plan, residents must bring ALL of the following required documents:

Driver's License with address in the Town of Babylon
Tax/Utility Bill matching driver's license name and address
Birth Certificates of children over 3 years old

All plans include all five Town Pools & Geiger Spray Park. Town Pools & Geiger Spray Park are open from the end of June through Labor Day. All children under 16 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older to enter a pool facility.

How much do Summer Pool Plans cost?

Residents can purchase individual, family, or individual senior citizen summer pool plans. Please reference the summer Recreation Guide for up-to-date pool plan fees.

What is the daily entrance fee to use the Town Pools without a pool plan?

The daily entrance fee for all Town Pools is $5.00 per person. Proof of residency is required to access the pools. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or over. Children ages 3 and under are free.

What are the rules for using the Town Pools?

All Town Pools are for Babylon Town Residents Only. Proof of residency is required to enter the pool facility. No food or coolers are allowed at the pools. Bathing suits are required to enter the facility. Swimming in any attire other than a bathing suit is prohibited.

When can I use the spray parks at Tanner Park, Venetian Shores and Geiger Park?

The Town's spray parks at Tanner Park and Venetian Shores are open daily during the season from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Geiger Spray Park is open 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. The spray parks are open for the season in late June. The spray park season close after Labor Day.

How can I access the spray park facilities?

Venetian Shores Spray Park and Tanner Spray Park are accessible to Babylon Town Residents Only and a Beach Permit is needed to enter the parking lot. Beach Permits are checked daily from 8AM to 4PM when the spray parks are open.

Geiger Spray Park is open to the public and accessible to Babylon Town Residents with a seasonal pool plan. Without a pool plan, the spray park daily entrance fee is $5 for children & adult residents, and $20 per adult non-resident.

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Anthony Sanchez Pool

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