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This marks the second year that our YMCA has been providing aquatic staffing for the beaches and pool in the City of Worcester. We’re excited to continue our partnership and ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe and fun experience at these local spots.

This FREE program is being offered to Elementary School students in the Worcester community. The goal of this program is to teach students basic water safety, drowning prevention skills, and to be more comfortable and confident in and around water.

Safety Around Water and Swim Lessons are important for everyone and we are proud to do our part to ensure a #SafeSwimSummer!

Learn more and register for Summer 2025 lessons by clicking a link below:

Bell Pond (also known as Chandler Hill Park) 

Bell Pond Registration

Bell Pond Info Flyer

(Spanish) Bell Pond Info Flyer

Coes Pond Beach 

Coes Pond Beach Registration 

Coes Pond Beach Info Flyer 

(Spanish) Coes Pond Beach Info Flyer

Crompton Pool 

Crompton Pool Registration

Crompton Pool Info Flyer

(Spanish) Crompton Pool Info Flyer

Shore Park 

Shore Park Registration 

Shore Park Info Flyer 

(Spanish) Shore Park Info Flyer

We’re looking forward to the Ys 2nd year of providing aquatic staffing for the City of Worcester’s beaches and pool – and kicking it off with Kayaking & Paddle Boards at Coes Pond beginning Memorial Day weekend! So exciting!

• Starting Saturday, May 24th, enjoy FREE kayak and paddleboard rentals every weekend through the month of June!
• Times: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• No registration required: First come, first served
• Starting June 27th, free kayak and paddleboard rentals 7 days a week, once the beach opens, June 27th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• One hour time limit
• Youth under 16 years of age will require an adult to accompany them in a boat
• Safety Guidelines are in place and will be shared before launching!

Click below for directions:

Coes Pond Beach, Mill Street, Worcester, MA 01602

Download the Flyer: 

Kayak and Paddleboard at Coes Pond Information Flyer

Mission In Motion is an Association-Wide, Fundraising Cycle-A-Thon Event to benefit LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA; a FREE 12 week health and well-being program for cancer survivors and their families. See your Wellness Director to register!

EVENT INFO:
• Teams of up to 5 people
• 4 hours of cycling between team members
• Raise a minimum of $500 per team
• Team name displayed on bike
• FREE Child Watch Available

LEARN MORE HERE