Pools, Lakes Around Hopatcong, Sparta: Where To Swim This Summer

Summer is just around the corner, and you may be planning now to find activities to keep the kids busy — and cool. An obvious summer favorite pastime is spending those hot afternoons at the local pool or a nearby lake.

The state recently issued guidance for pools to follow, so they can safely operate during the coronavirus pandemic.

So where near Hopatcong, and Sparta can you take a dip? We've compiled this guide of local pools to help you and your family stay cool this summer.

If you know of a great spot we missed, share it in the comments or email russ.crespolini@patch.com

Here are some swimming spots in the area to check out this summer:

• Tomahawk Lake, 155 Tomahawk Trail, Sparta
• Lake Hopatcong, 1 Lakeside Blvd, Hopatcong
• Lake Mohawk Pool, Marine Terrace, Sparta
• Hackettstown Pool, 499 Warren St, Hackettstown
• Chester Area Pool, 137 North Rd, Chester
• Ginty Swim Pool, 35 Fanok Rd, Morristown
• Streeter Swim Pool, 2 Inamere Rd, Morris Twp
• Lake Hiawatha Country Club Inc, Lake Shore Dr, Lake Hiawatha
• Hoffman Beach at Lake Parsippany, Lake Shore Dr, Parsippany
• Johnson Beach at Lake Parsippany, Lake Shore Dr, Parsippany

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