swim beach

Place for wading

A swim beach is a designated area along a lake, river, or other body of water where swimming is permitted and typically supervised.

Unlike ocean beaches, the term usually applies to freshwater locations with lifeguards, roped-off swimming zones, and maintained sand or entry points: The state park has a swim beach open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Related
  • oceanMassive saltwater body
  • wavesTraveling energy disturbances
  • sandFine rock particles
  • surfWaves near shore
  • shoreLand bordering water

sunscreen · towel · saltwater · tide · lifeguard · sandcastle · seashell · bikini · sunbathing · splash · diving · float · coastline · boardwalk · seaweed · current · tan · ocean breeze

Opposites
water activity type

swim beachboat launch

Ramp into water

boat ramp · marina · boat dock · loading dock · ferry terminal

water safety/accessibility

swim beachrocky shore

Coastline of boulders

shipping channel

land vs. water recreation

swim beachhiking trail

Outdoor walking route

campground · picnic area · sports field · playground · ski slope

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G