Presque Isle Erie PA swimming prolonged for 2025 season

If the climate cooperates, swimmers can have extra probabilities to dive into Lake Erie off Presque Isle State Park this 12 months.

Park officers introduced Sept. 2 that the swimming season will likely be prolonged past the Labor Day vacation.

Swimming on the peninsula traditionally ran from Memorial Day weekend by means of Labor Day. In latest years, nonetheless, park officers have prolonged swimming after the vacation.

Swimming is simply allowed on Presque Isle seashores which are manned by lifeguards.

Which seashore will likely be open for further swimming?

Beach 8/Pettinato Beach will likely be open and guarded for prolonged swimming on sure days in September. Other seashores will stay open for recreation however will not have lifeguards.

Americans with Disabilities entry will likely be accessible at Beach 8, in keeping with park officers.

When can I swim?

Swimming at Beach 8 will likely be permitted, as climate permits, on Saturdays and Sundays by means of Sept. 28.

Hours will likely be 10 a.m. to six p.m. aside from Sept. 7, when the seashore will not open till midday because of roads being closed for the Erie Marathon that morning.

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Signs within the inbound lane of the park can have up to date info every weekend to inform guests about any modifications to the swimming time or location.

Dana Massing could be reached at dmassing@gannett.com.