Lake Shawnee Club members and their guests are welcome to swim on any part of the Lake at their own risk.  The Club provides seasonal lifeguards on the weekends at First and Second Beaches and weekends at Third Beach from Memorial Day to the end of June.  Guards are on duty full time at First Beach and weekends at Third Beach through Labor Day.

As per NJ State Regulations, all designated swim areas are tested on a weekly bases during the summer season for fecal coliform and all results are forward to the Township Health Department in accordance with N.J.A.C 8:26.

An extensive program of swimming lessons is offered during the summer months.  Information on swimming lessons can be obtained through any lifeguard or contact the Club Office.

Of course we encourage all of our young swimmers to join our very own Swim Team.  Swim Team sign ups are usually in April and practices generally begin at the end of June.

First Beach is the largest and most utilized of our three beaches with convenient parking, picnic tables, a playground, a swim raft, seasonal lifeguard(s), a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, and seasonal restroom access.  It is located at the entrance to the Lake from Route 15 North adjacent to the Clubhouse.  The Lake Shawnee Swim Team calls this beach home with it's two docks and regulation swim lanes.

Second Beach is located on the west side of the Lake at the corner of West Shawnee Trail and West Lakeview Trail.  Basketball courts, playground equipment and kayak racks are among the amenities available in addition to the semi-secluded beach.  Except for the playground area, this beach is mostly unused due to the relatively shallow water depth.  Plans are in the works to improve this property in the near future and to possibly create a useable picnic/activity area.

Third Beach is our "best kept secret" featuring a very secluded spot with seasonal lifeguard(s), a swim raft, and a boat dock.  It can be found on the east side of the Lake near the corner of East Shawnee Trail and Mountain View Trail.

Current ID badges must be displayed while on all Club properties All Club properties must be vacated by 10pm

Swim at your own risk when lifeguards are not on duty or not present

Children under age 12 must be accompanied by a responsible person age 14 or older

Unprotected glass containers are prohibited on beach properties. Glass containers when utilized must be in a protective or insulating container to prevent breakage # Bicycles or motorized vehicles are not permitted on the beaches

Pets are prohibited on beach properties between Memorial Day and Labor Day

All garbage and personal belongings must be removed each day. Cigarette butts are not to be disposed of on Club property

No sitting or hanging on the swim ropes or swim lanes

When life guards are on duty, swimmers are not permitted to go outside the designated swim area. The swim area shall be determined by the lifeguards

No rough play, pushing or shoving

No swimming under rafts or docks

One person at a time on any ladders

Authority of the lifeguards and security persons must be respected. The lifeguards have the right to remove anyone from the property for not following the rules or acting in an unsafe or disrespectful manner

Please also remember that the lifeguards are there for an important reason and that they are not babysitters!