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 Anoka County is home to some of the finest sand beaches in the
metropolitan area. They are located inside the following parks:
Lake George Regional Park
Martin-Island-Linwood Lakes Regional Park
Coon Lake County Park
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park (Centerville Beach)
The Centerville and Lake
George beaches have creative playgrounds and beach volleyball
courts. These picturesque sites are great places to cool off in
a natural setting. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from
early June through late August.
Outdoor Swimming Lessons
The YMCA offers swimming lessonas at many of Anoka County's area lakes. For more information please contact 763-717-1837. All registrations are
taken through the Northtown YMCA in Coon Rapids. Classes offered
include the Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish & Polliwog, for children
ages 3-6.
The YMCA reserves the right to cancel
classes not meeting the minimum enrollment requirement of 3
children per level.
Please note: vehicle entry permits are
required at Lake George Regional Park and Rice Creek Chain of
Lakes Park Reserve. One-day-use permits may be purchased at the
park's entrance (gatehouse) for $5. A windshield sticker permit,
good for 12 months from the date of purchase, can be purchased
for $25 at the park's entrance (gatehouse) and is valid for all
Anoka County, Carver County, and Washington County regional
parks.
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