If you’re looking for an activity that…

  • Conditions the whole body
  • Reduces and prevents high blood pressure
  • Improves cardiovascular fitness
  • Quickly burns calories with low-risk of injury
  • Relieves stress through increased oxygen flow to muscles

….You should think about working swimming into your daily or weekly routine! Great exercise for people of any age and low-impact on the body, swimming is a fun physical activity perfect for summertime. Available to the public (weather permitting) from the first week of July to Mid-August are numerous pools and beaches in Worcester. To ensure your safety, it is advised that you swim with a lifeguard present.

Worcester Wheels to Water is a safe and fun swimming and recreation program for youth. It provides free bus transportation and offers swimming lessons. To escape the heat, there are many wonderful city beaches such as Bell Pond, Coes Pond, and Indian Lake. Get your swimsuit, sunscreen, and check out this website to find out more great places to swim near you!

Benefits of Swimming
The Benefits of Swimming

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