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Summer Swimming Opens At Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach
The seasonal dam was installed for the first time in three years. Lifeguards are on duty daily through Labor Day.
HEALDSBURG, CA — The swimming beach on the Russian River at Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach opened Friday, June 30 for the summer with river conditions suitable for wading, swimming and paddling, Sonoma County Regional Parks announced.
Regional Parks finished installing the seasonal dam on the river last week, creating a swimming area just downstream from the historic, steel-truss Memorial Bridge that spans the Russian River.
During the prior three years — 2020, 2021 and 2022 — the dam could not be installed because of water flow restrictions and pandemic impacts. However, water levels this year were high enough to allow the installation of the dam.
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This summer, swim zones are clearly marked and lifeguards are on duty daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Labor Day. Free loaner life vests are available for use daily during the summer.
The park is located at 13839 Old Redwood Highway and is open from 7 a.m. until 30 minutes before sunset. Parking is $7 or free with a Regional Parks membership.
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For more information, visit parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/find-a-park/healdsburg-veterans-memorial-beach.
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