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CONCORD, Mass. — The Department of Conservation and Recreation announced Friday morning the decision to ban any swimming at Concord’s Walden Pond outside of designated swimming areas.
DCR says all park visitors are asked to swim only in areas designated by ropes and buoys and cease open water swimming.
— Walden Pond State Reservation (@waldenpondstate) July 2, 2021
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This announcement follows after Gov. Charlie Baker filed legislation Thursday that would increase fines for swimming outside of designated waterfronts in the state. This is due to the latest increase in drownings that have occurred across the state in recent months.
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Walden officials told Boston 25 that lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Gates to the parking lots will be open at 7 a.m. daily.
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