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Reservoir Beach
Contact
Recreation Director
Address:
Lowell St.
Arlington, MA
Phone:
781-316-3880
Emergency Phone:
781-844-3996
Hours:
Open June 22-August 28, 2009
10 AM - 8 PM
Reduced Hours in August
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June 22 –August 28 • 10am – Dusk
Closing dates and times dependent upon staff availability

Located on Lowell Street in Arlington Heights, the Reservoir Beach includes a filtered/chlorinated swimming area, bathhouse, vending machines and playground. The beach is supervised by certified lifeguards and other beach staff while open. Only U.S. Coast Guard lifesavings devices are allowed. All people over one (1) year of age must display tags to be admitted to the beach area. Please bring proof of residency to beach if purchasing a daily passes. Those that do not have proof of residency will be charged the out-of-town resident fee.

How to get Beach Tags
Arlington Recreation will be selling resident and non-resident tags. Beach tags can be purchased in person at the Arlington Recreation office, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm or at the beach once it is open.

Season Passes
Residents:       $40.00 Adult – Age 18 and over 25.00 Children – Age 1-17 $25.00 Seniors – Age 60 and over
Family Tags:     $120.00 (2 adults/2 children) $15.00/each additional child
Non-Residents:   $65.00 Age 1 and over $200.00 (2 adults/2 children) $35.00/each additional child

Inclement Weather Policy
If purchasing a daily pass, please keep your time stamped receipt. If we are forced to close the beach due to inclement weather, those individuals who purchased a pass within the last hour will be given a credit for a future daily pass.

Daily Fees
Residents:       Weekdays       $5 per person Weekends  $7 per person Holidays  $7 per person.
Non-Residents:   Weekday        $8 per person Weekend   $10 per person Holidays $10 per person.

Swimming Lessons
Water Adjustment and Level Swimming lessons will be held at the Reservoir Beach on weekdays. Groups are divided by their age and ability. Participants must have a beach tag to participate.

Parent/Child – Ages 2 & 3       Code 423801
Dates:  Session 1 (C1): July 6 – 17     Session 2 (C2) July 20 – July 31 Session 3 (C3): August 3 –14
Times: 10:30am – 11:00am~Fee: $55
This course is designed to introduce children to the water with their parents. This course will center on movement through the water and basic water orientation.

Water Adjustment – Ages 4 & 5
Dates:  Session 1 (A1): July 6 – 17     Session 2 (A2): July 20 – July 31 Session 3 (A3): July 20 – July 31
Times: 9:50am – 10:20am Fee: $55
This course is designed to introduce children to the water. This course will center on movement through the water, while also learning some of the swimming basics.

Level Swimming – Ages 6 – 8
Dates:  Session 1 (B1): July 6 – 17     Session 2 (B2): July 20 – July 31 Session 3 (B3): August 3 –August 14   
Times: 9:15am – 9:45am~Fee: $55
Each course is designed to address Red Cross skills in water exploration, primary skills and stroke readiness.
Level 1 is designed for the beginning swimmer. The child should be prepared to become independent in the water. Floating on the front and the back will be covered, as well as kicking and arm motions.
Level 2 will stress primary skills retrieving underwater objects, deep water exploration, front combine stroke, back combine stroke, rescue breathing and more. Evidence of having successfully completed Level 1 is a prerequisite.


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