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The open water swimming ban at Walden Pond will end Friday, July 9 By Chris Lisinski •
Updated 4 hours ago
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Days after banning open water swimming at Concord s Walden Pond as part of a package of changes in response to a spate of drownings around Massachusetts, the Department of Conservation and Recreation will begin allowing the practice again.
The DCR issued new guidance Wednesday evening once again permitting swimmers to navigate waters beyond those marked by ropes and buoys starting Friday, July 9. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
Following backlash, state to lift Walden Pond swimming ban on Friday Rather than pursuing swimming bans or draconian fines, we urge DCR and the Baker Administration to immediately expand efforts statewide that will improve water safety and help prevent future tragic drownings. Swimming is no longer allowed outside of the designated swimming areas at Walden Pond, where open water swimming is popular, upsetting many swimmers. Boston Globe staff photo by John Tlumack
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Following five days of backlash, the Baker administration is reversing its decision to ban open swimming at Walden Pond, but plans to issue increased safety precautions.
On July 2, the Department of Conservation and Recreation issued an indefinite ban on any swimming outside of designated areas at Concord’s Walden Pond. On Wednesday, DCR announced that open water swimming at Walden Pond will reopen on July 9 with enhanced safety measures.
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