Best Swimming Lakes near NYC You Need to Discover

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [Best Swimming Lakes near NYC You Need to Discover]( [Highlands Natural Pool is carved out of a hillside in New Jersey. Photo courtesy of Highlands Natural Pool] These swimming lakes near New York City add to the bounty of options local families have for taking a plunge on a scorching day. While New Yorkers are lucky to be surrounded by water, including [family-friendly beaches right here in NYC]( plus those [on Long Island]( or at the [Jersey Shore]( for families with little kids, the ocean can be intimidating, with its choppy waves and miles of hot sand without an inch of shade. If you're itching to get the kids out of the city to enjoy a swim in the great outdoors, what better place than one of the area's beautiful, tranquil, freshwater swimming lakes? We've rounded up 11 swimming lakes in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut ripe for summertime visits. Some are even close to [our favorite family-friendly campgrounds]( making them perfect for a weekend away. Speaking of getting out of town, our [Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways]( has more picks for all seasons family travel. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Earthfest, Black Comic Book Fest, and More Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids]( [Th Gilder Center makes a stunning backdrop for the Earthfest activities at the American Museum of Natural History on Saturday. Photo by A. Keding/courtesy of AMNH] Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. April bows out with a bang, with [Earthfest festivities]( at the American Museum of Natural History and a [Climate Arts Festival]( at the Queens Botanical Garden. Barbie is painting the town pink with a [Barbie Family Day]( at The Paley Museum on Saturday, while superheroes abound at the [12th Annual Black Comic Book Fest]( at Harlem's Schomburg Center, and kid-lit authors come together for Books of Wonder's [Indie Bookstore Day]( [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( Sponsored Catch the [Blue Man Group Education Experience]( on May 1 at 12pm. Get a behind-the-scenes look into the creation of the show and then see a one hour performance. [Learn more >]( 🌸 SEASONAL GUIDE 🌸 [Spring Fun Guide for NYC Kids]( Here are the best seasonal events for NYC kids, including carnivals, cherry blossoms, and more. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [Best Things To Do This April]( Spring festivals, Easter fun, and Earth Day have us anticipating April's arrival. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [53 Things To Do on an NYC Staycation]( Make your next vacation a staycation with these picks. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [Find Cherry Blossoms in NYC]( NYC's flowering cherry trees are an annual delight of spring: Here's where to see them. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [33 Spring Day Trips for Families]( Get outdoors and enjoy a day trip to a nearby state park, sculpture garden, or hiking trail. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [55 Awesome Things To Do in Miami with Kids]( Sure, Miami has gorgeous beaches, but there are also endless family attractions! [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day]( Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [Ultimate List of Unique Grandparent Names]( What do your kids call their grandparents? We found 51 unique names! [Read More >]( Copyright © 2024 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](