Ask Dr. LJ: Places to swim?

[saxikath]

I would love to go swimming someplace outdoors on one of these hot days. I know Walden Pond; what are some other good local places for outdoor swimming?

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[katfairy.livejournal.com]

Do they still have the lifeguards who scream at you if you get within ten feet of the other side/kid's area/anything at all? After my first visit, I followed the time-honored Arlingtonian tradition of sneaking around the fence after dark to use it. They don't seem to understand the concept of being near-sighted; pointing out that it's easier to avoid things if you can actually see them just garnered more screaming. I was thoroughly unimpressed. Also, it's only about six feet deep at it's deepest point, which you aren't allowed to swim in because it's "too close" to the other side.