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12 Places to Swim in Metro Detroit Before Summer Ends
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Pool Time
- Botsford Pool + Clements Circle (Livonia)
- Franklin Athletic Club (Southfield)
- Lake St. Clair Metropark Pool (Harrison Township)
- Willow Metropark Pool (New Boston)
Water Parks
- WhoaZone (Holly)
- Jump Island (Brighton Recreation Area, Howell)
- Water Warrior Island (Orion Township)
Sandy Beaches
- Belle Isle State Park (Detroit)
- Lake St. Clair Metropark Beach (Harrison Township)
- Sterling State Park (Monroe)
- Thelma Spencer Park (Rochester Hills)
- Dodge #4 State Park (Waterford)
Keep it simple and stop by a splash pad! Here’s a guide to what’s open in Metro Detroit.
Photo credit: Huron-Clinton Metroparks
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About Carrie Budzinski
Carrie Budzinski is the Vice President of LittleGuide Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and Detroit and continues to live life in both cities. Carrie loves exploring the city and finding hidden gems in the suburbs..
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