Wild Swim Atlas

Jewel Lake

Jewel Lake Park, Gull Island, AlaskaLakePublic summer swimming

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Municipal park around an urban lake with a designated swimming beach and summer lifeguard service.

Water
Lake
Entry
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Facilities
Swimming area, beach, paved parking, picnic shelter
Lifeguard
Lifeguards are present during the summer season.
Managed by
Municipality of Anchorage

When you can swim

Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

Getting there

4342 West 88th Avenue, Anchorage. The swimming area is in Jewel Lake Park near paved parking.

61.1398, -149.9628

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Rules to know before you go

  • Swim in the designated swimming area.
  • Fish at least 50 feet from the swim area.
  • Motorised vehicles and model boats are prohibited.

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