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East River Esplanade
Park · New York, New York
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 35 ft³/s over 20 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 01302020, as of Aug 22, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 35 ft³/s over 20 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 35 ft³/s over 20 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BRONX RIVER AT NY BOTANICAL GARDEN AT BRONX NY (6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East River Esplanade?
- East River Esplanade is a park in New York, New York.
- What is the water temperature at East River Esplanade?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at East River Esplanade in New York, New York is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 01302020, 6 miles away.
- Can you swim at East River Esplanade?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is East River Esplanade rated?
- East River Esplanade in New York, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 13 reviews.
- What amenities does East River Esplanade have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at East River Esplanade include pet-friendly.
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