Auburn hopeful for the return of swimming to Lake Grove Park

SUN JOURNAL • September 27, 2021

Among the ideas for reopening the outlet beach at Lake Grove Park is installing a fountain, which could help circulate water that routinely tests high for bacteria. Another is addressing the nearby ducks and geese, which are the source of much of the bacteria. Officials working to reopen the beach, which has been closed to swimming since 2013, are hoping a combination of more water flow and fewer birds can finally allow the city to reopen its only public swimming hole.