swimmin hole

[jd-science.livejournal.com]

i know this was asked before, but what are the good swimming places in the area? i know there's the tufts pool, but what with it being gorgeous (finally) out, i'd like to go somewheres outdoors. also, does anyone know what the water quality in the upper mystic lake is like these days? thanks.

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[chenoameg.livejournal.com]

Walden Pond is a bit of a drive/bike/commuter rail trek, but lovely.
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/wldn.htm

Here's a list of all of the state parks with swimming:
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/swimming.htm

If you're looking for ocean Revere Beach and Quincy shore are T-able.

The City of Arlington has a watering hole, but it's more a place for toddlers to splash ( http://www.town.arlington.ma.us/Public_Documents/ArlingtonMA_Recreation/facilities )


According to the Mystic River Watershed Association ( http://www.mysticriver.org/ ) there are two superfund sites in the Mystic watershed, plus many sewer discharges into the river.

[hissilliness.livejournal.com]

The Arlington site is right on the Minuteman, and though you're right that it's no great shakes, it can be a nice supplement to a shopping trip up to TJ's, particularly this time of year, before (I think) they've started charging for access.

I noticed the other day that the Eastern Mass bikemap lists a swimming hole called Springs Brook right by the Bedford end of the path. Does anyone know if that's worth seeking out?

[ron_newman]

tiny nitpick: Arlington is a town. Some people who live there tend to be slightly annoyed when people call it a 'city'.

Looks like Sandy Beach in Winchester was open for Memorial Day weekend -- I saw lots of folks there when I rode past it on my bike yesterday afternoon.