Designated Swimming Areas

The Beach at Lake Springfield is a public swimming beach owned and operated by the City of Springfield. It is the only site from which the public-at-large is allowed to swim from the shoreline of Lake Springfield.

Swimming from boats on Lake Springfield is permitted, but only between sunrise and sunset and only in "no wake" zones adjacent to non-leased marginal lands.

Swimming within 150 of the shoreline of marginal lands that have been leased by the City to lake-area residents and private organizations is permitted under certain conditions, but only with the lessee's consent.

Under certain circumstances, CWLP's general manager may also approve swimming in areas other than those noted above. Before such approval would be granted, however, prerequisites, including the availability of experienced lifeguards and sanitary toilet facilities, would have to be met.