in Mason, Manistee, Lake and Oceana Counties, Michigan

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SWIMMING locations are listed where swimming by the public is permitted. Be aware of local hazards and conditions. Practice good safety measures. Most of these locations do not have lifeguards. Indoor pools are listed since swimming outdoors in Michigan in the winter isn't highly popular!

Recent Swimming News


Check the E. coli count at any monitored beach at the DEQ web site

Jan 19, 2008 - Manistee Plans to SWIM Off 25 Tons
Jan 18, 2008 - Manistee Community Pool Will Get Boost from City
Jan 14, 2008 - EPA Helps Keep Beaches Safe
Jan 11, 2008 - Ludington Rec Offers Red Cross Swimming Lessons
Jan 10, 2008 - Wintersportsfest - A Mini Winter Olympics for Youth
Jan 5, 2008 - WSCC Offers Classes to Get You Off The Couch
Jan 2, 2008 - New Year's Day at the Beach
Dec 4, 2007 - Stearns Park to Have Lifeguards Summer 2008

Mason County go to Mason County map

Manistee County go to Manistee County map

Lake County go to Lake County map

Oceana County go to Oceana County map

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