Beach At Lake Beseck

07/13/2025

Did you notice the new chair?

12/30/2024

The exciting BENCHWARMER's COOLER (our interpretation of a Penguin plunge) is right around the corner!!

Sign up in advance to secure a tshirt! The first 40 that signed up will recieve one!)

https://middlefieldct.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=326

08/26/2024

SWIM AREA SAFE FOR SWIMMING.

The swim are (closed 8/25) has been reopened after begin closed due to an algea bloom.

08/25/2024

UPDATE: SWIM AREA REOPENED Monday august 26th at 1:30pm

Unfortunately, the swim area is temporarily closed due to a visable algea bloom inside of the swim area. Please take note of the signage and avoid swimming in the Lake Beseck Swim area until further notice.

Swim area closed August 25th at 1:30

06/28/2024

Please remember the set of rules that are established for the beach. Everyone who purchases a pass agreed to follow these rules.

Lifeguards have been reminded to be extra vigilant of the list of rules.

We are noticing a lot of people using golf carts on the beach, which is not allowed. We are also noticing boats pulling up to the beach which is also not allowed.

If you notice this happening please alert the lifeguards. If the lifeguards are not on duty please cal 860-836-0531

06/28/2023

02/05/2023

Taking applications NOW! Visit our website to learn more. https://www.midymca.org/deep-swim-lessons-2023?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Thanks to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, we are proud to offer free swim lesson classes at the Northern Middlesex YMCA.
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Funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
Swim lessons at the YMCA provide important life skills that could save a life, and provide benefits for a lifetime. Instructors are highly trained in our nationally recognized swim lesson curriculum. Lessons are held in the swimming pool. Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency. Learn more:
https://conta.cc/3HYbPTJ

09/22/2022

The Lake Beseck draw down is set to begin on Nov 1st. This year there will be a 3ft draw down, compared to last years 6ft draw down.

This process starts when the CT DEEP slightly opens the Lake Beseck dam to allow extra water to release and expose the outer edge of the lake bottom. The reason we expose this area is because the outter edge is where nuisance aquatic plants typically thrive. The frigid winter air will freeze the thriving plant matter and hopefully stunt its growth, resulting in more ideal water recreation without as many weeds.. The draw down also allows those who live in the waters edge to make any repairs to their docks and sea walls.

06/30/2022

JUNE 30th, 2022

Good afternoon,

The Southington/Plainville/Middlefield Health District has instructed us to temporarily close the swim area at the beach today. The reason for this is because recent water tests have shown a dramatic increase in bacteria levels. The district is hopeful that the tomorrow’s test results will show low levels and we can open back up. We are closing the swim area, with an abundance of caution, for the remainder of the day.

We hope that you understand the situation and allow the water to naturally filter the bacteria. The district believes that the spike is partially due to the large geese population at Lake Beseck. Please know that this test is only conducted at the beach and the town does not have data about the other areas of the lake.

Today an employee from the health district came out and took additional samples so that they can take another look at the problem. If the levels are within a good range tomorrow we will let you know abs open the swim area up for the Fourth of July weekend. If they continue to be high we will need to close for the Fourth of July weekend. The beach will remain open but the swim area will be closed.

12/10/2021

Consider becoming certified to become a lifeguard. Our lifeguards at Lake Beseck Beach start at $2 above minimum wage and will have an additional 50¢ per hour if they have experience and/or have the additional water front certification. A steady increase for each year they return can also be expected at 50¢ every year.

Get trained in water safety and proper protocol in the event of an emergency with Lifeguarding classes from the American Red Cross.