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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[frederic.livejournal.com]

A little ways a way to the south is the Blue Hills Reservation where there is swimming at Houghtons Pond.

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/houghtonsPond.htm

Driving and public transportation directions at the bottom of this page:

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/blue.htm

A lot of great hiking to do there besides swimming.

I'd also second the Walden Pond vote. I've biked out there from Somerville before. Very clean, clear looking water with plenty of fish so I'm guessing that the water is in pretty good condition. Can get crowded though.