swimming lake

Freshwater bathing spot

A swimming lake is a body of fresh water—natural or artificial—designated or suitable for recreational swimming.

Unlike pools, swimming lakes lack chemical treatment, relying on natural filtration or planted zones to maintain water quality.

The term often distinguishes swimmable lakes from those too polluted, weedy, or cold: We found a nice swimming lake about an hour from the city.

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  • waterClear essential liquid
  • shoreLand bordering water
  • dockMooring structure at water's edge
  • no divingHeadfirst entry forbidden
  • diveHeadfirst water entry

splash · waves · sandy · muddy · canoe · float · cold water · summer · summer vacation · sunlight · dragonflies · reeds · cattails · cool · refreshing · treading · pond · beach

Categories
Opposites
water body type for swimming

swimming lakeswimming pool

Basin for aquatic recreation

indoor pool · lap pool · public pool · heated pool · water park

land use/terrain type

swimming lakedesert

To leave behind completely

dry lakebed · parched earth · sand dunes · drought zone

aquatic vs. non-aquatic recreation

swimming lakedry land

Earth above water

hiking trail · desert · sports field · playground · ski slope

Family

swimming, lake, swim, swims, swimmer, swimmers, lakes, lakeside, lakeshore

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