swimming areas
Places to swim
Designated places where swimming is permitted or considered safe, typically marked sections of beaches, lakes, rivers, or other natural bodies of water.
Swimming areas usually have boundaries indicated by ropes or buoys and may be monitored by lifeguards: The lake has two swimming areas near the main beach.
Distinguished from pools, which are constructed facilities.
- public poolShared aquatic recreation facility
- beachSandy waterside margin
- lidoOpen-air swimming facility
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
- lifeguard stationBeach safety observation point
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