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Flax Pond

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* Name/Location of Beach

Flax Pond

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from parking to the beach area?

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

Paved

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

7 3/5 %

Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):

98 inches

What is the distance from the parking area to the beach?

(if no accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to the beach)

92 feet

Is there a permanent firm and stable access route to reach the water?

If not, is there a temporary or portable beach access route available, like a mat?

If yes, is the temporary beach access route on the beach during all swim times?

N/A

If yes, is a turning space provided at the water end of the route?

(60" circle)

N/A

From the beach to the water, how long is the route of travel?

40 feet

From the beach to the water, how wide is the access route?

240 inches

From the beach to the water, what is the slope of the access route?

7 7/10 %

Is there a beach access route for every ½ mile of shoreline?

Yes

Is a lifeguard available during all swim times?

Describe beach surface:

(check all that apply)

Sand

Comments

There is a paved path from the parking lot down to the sandy beach but there isn't a firm surface from that walk down to the water. The distance from the walk, over the sand to the water is 40 feet

Comments/additional information regarding beach area

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Flax Pond

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