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July 22, 2025

Where To Swim (and Boat and Splash) Around Philly This Summer

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Where To Swim (and Boat and Splash) Around Philly This Summer

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Need to cool down this summer? How about swimming with horses or running through a Wissahickon-themed sprayground? The Philly region has all kinds of ways to lower your temperature by playing in water. Producers Abby Fritz and Selena Seay-Reynolds take a dip into the best spots to swim, kayak, tube, and get your feet wet. Plus, some water safety tips and findings from the quest for the Famous River Hotdog Man.

Also, don't swim in Devil's Pool, here's why. But you can find other recommendations for your next Jersey Shore trip here.  

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