Swimming

Get your swim on

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At Grant PUD we have created plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy the Columbia River. Go play at any of our 20 recreation sites. Visit grantpud.org to learn more.

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Looking for a place to cool down and enjoy some summer sun? Look no further than one of the many swimming locations in the Quincy Valley.

Crescent Bar Recreation Area

Crescent Bar is the obvious choice if you are looking for swimming in Quincy Valley. Crescent Bar has plenty of sandy beaches and areas that have been marked off as safe for swimming. Other amenities include restroom facilities, a playground for the kids, picnic and camping areas and

Rattlesnake Cove Recreation Area

Rattlesnake Cove has a swim beach, restroom facilities and a picnic area. It is located at 1422 Sunland Rd., Quincy.

Wanapum Lake

Although technically not in the Quncy Valley, this one is close enough to it that we could not leave it out. Located just a short drive southwest of George, Wanapum Lake is one of the many attractions of the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park in Vantage. A reservoir of the Columbia River, Wanapum Lake features more than 27,000 feet of shoreline, and offers both camping spots and day-use spots for a dip in the water.

Sand Hollow Recreation Area

Sand Hollow is located just outside of Vantage, about 20 miles south of Quincy. It has a designated swimming area, covered picnic shelters with grills, a restroom facility and 40 campsites.

When swimming in the river, remember that river levels can change without warning. Many of these places also require a Washington State Discover Pass.

For safety reasons, the Grant County Public Utility District recommends staying far back of the dams at Wanapum and Priest Rapids.

Furthermore, there are no lifeguards on duty at either Crescent Bar or the Cove.

Swimming pools

If river swimming isn’t your thing, there are also several swimming pools in Quincy and nearby areas. In

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Swim, from page 7 Quincy, check out the Quincy Aquatic Center, (see photo above) located at 724 F St. S.E.,

The center is in East Park, on the eastern edge of town. It features two large slides, a zero-depth wading pool, fountains, a deeper wading pool and a traditional lap pool. It also has changing rooms, a concession stand, picnic shelter and plenty of green grass for lounging and enjoying down time.

The aquatic center is open through August. It opens at 1 p.m. daily to the public.

A team of welltrained lifeguards and concession workers operates the center. Single-day admission is reasonable, and punch cards and season passes are available.

Opening Day for the 2022 pool season is June 17.

To learn about lessons, daily rates, season passes and the many othe featuresof the center, check out www.quincywashington.us,, then click on Departments,

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