'A Hidden Gem' In Bridgewater: Juniper Lane Swim Club

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — There is a hidden oasis tucked away in Bridgewater that only a few know about. Although Juniper Lane Swim Club may be elusive it is not exclusive. In fact, it has been in Bridgewater since the 1950s creating generational memories for families in the area.

"Juniper Lane is tucked away and no one knows about it but through word of mouth," said Pool Director Nina Di Marco. "It's a hidden gem. This is my happy place, it just radiates positive energy."

Di Marco's family became members of the swim club in 1996.

"I spent every summer of my life at Juniper. I fell in love with swimming," said Di Marco. "This is my home for the summer."

As a kid, she joined the swim team and then became a lifeguard. Now she is serving as pool director.

Di Marco is hoping to spread the word about the family-friendly swim club.

"Any member of Juniper will get the full effect of being a part of the family. Lifeguards know everyone by their names and will play with the kids. It's an amazing place to kind of grow up and have a happy place to go to in the summer," said Di Marco.

Juniper Lane, located at 541 Juniper Lane in Bridgewater off of Country Club Road, has a large outdoor pool with an L-Shaped main pool and a fenced-in baby pool.

They offer fully stocked charcoal grills for families to barbeque, as well as free group swim lessons for members and a swim team.

The club is open to families beyond Bridgewater in the surrounding areas. For more information or to become a member visit jlsc.org or call 973-963-POOL (7665) or Instagram or Facebook.

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