Swimming
Swimming provides exercise and fun for both kids and adults. There are many local swimming spots indoors and outdoors. Enjoy a variety of different beaches and lakes.
*Check out the Parks Library Pass
Available to check out for free at your local library. Permits up to 8 people in one vehicle entry into any Vermont State Park Day Use area. (www.vtstateparks.com)
*Check out the Parks Library Pass
Available to check out for free at your local library. Permits up to 8 people in one vehicle entry into any Vermont State Park Day Use area. (www.vtstateparks.com)
Beaches & Lakes
Harvey's LakeBarnet, VT
Harvey Mountain Rd. (802) 633-4921 Website Harvey’s Lake Public Beach is owned and operated by the Town of Barnet. The beach area is located in the Village of West Barnet on Harvey Mountain Road. The beach area consists of approximately 250 feet on frontage on the north shore of Harvey’s Lake. There are picnic tables with grills nearby and a sheltered area for use in case of rain. There are changing rooms with toilets at the check-in area. Boulder BeachGroton, VT
44 Stillwater Rd. (802) 584-3823 Website The day use area has 75 shaded picnic sites with tables and hibachis. All rest rooms have lavatories and flush toilets. There is 200 feet of beach and swimming area, cartop boat launch, play area, three large parking lots, and a concession stand. Canoes, kayaks and pedal boats are available to rent. Joes PondDanville, VT
Website Joe's Pond is located in the town of Danville. It is right on Route 2 and its 396 acres of surface water offer a variety of activities for all ages and generations, including power boating, fishing, swimming and sailing. The town-owned beach is available to the public and is maintained by the West Danville Community Club. It is located on Route 15 at the intersection with Route 2. |
Willoughby LakeWestmore, VT
Website Lake Willoughby is, by far, the most strikingly beautiful glacial lake in the Northeast Kingdom. It resembles a Norwegian Fjord with its length extending between two mountain ranges. The lake is also the deepest lake in Vermont, with depths exceeding 300 feet. Crystal LakeBarton, VT
96 Bellwater Ave (802) 525-6205 Website The beach area has almost a mile of sandy shoreline with a marked swimming area. The large historic granite bathhouse has rest rooms, changing areas, and a concession stand. There are approximately 40 free standing charcoal grills, nearly 80 picnic tables, play areas, rental boats and canoes, and lots of parking space. Miles Pond |
Pools
Comfort InnSaint Johnsbury, VT
703 US Route 5 South Phone: (802) 748-1500 Indoor heated saltwater pool, Hot tub, Sauna, Exercise room, Video arcade & Gift shop. |
Lyndon State College PoolLyndonville, VT
Rita Bole Gymnasium 1199 McGoff Hill (802) 626-6769 Pool open to public($), Open & lap swim, water aerobics. Availability subject to change. St.Johnsbury Academy PoolSt. Johnsbury, VT
(802) 748-8171 1000 Main Street For more information please contact Aquatics Director Sandy Lazerick at 802-751-2423 |
Lessons
Powers Park |
Kiwanis PoolSaint Johnsbury, VT
(802) 748-5031 74 Parker Ave Call for more information! |