Think you have to travel out west to take a dip in natural mineral pool? Think again! Massachusetts is actually home to an incredible spring-fed pool that has been drawing visitors for over 100 years. Even so, not many people know about it or how to experience the pool’s soothing waters
Read on to learn more about this amazing spring-fed bathing pool in our own backyard.
Sand Springs Pool The Sand Springs pool is located deep in the scenic Berkshires, in the community of Williamstown. It’s one of only known public spring-fed natural pools in the state, and its warm waters are sure to melt all your stress away. Locals have long held that the waters even have healing properties, and the pool has quite the history.
Sand Springs Recreation Area Though many people aren’t even aware the pool exists, the waters of Sand Springs have been drawing locals for a long time. In fact, the first commercial mention of the pool is found in the 1827 Williamstown Advocate. It was an advertisement for the healing powers of the spring. However, records show that the Native peoples of the region had long used the pool for its purported healing and curative properties. The mineral water of the pool was occasionally bottled up and sold, and ailing individuals were known to bathe in its waters in the hopes of curing their illness.
Sand Springs Recreation Area Today, the pool is a place of total relaxation. As a family-friendly recreation area, it’s the perfect place to unwind or get into shape. The soothing mineral waters haven’t lost any of their appeal and the temperature in the pool hovers around 72 degrees. Just slide into the warm pool and feel the effects of the lovely mineral waters as you paddle, splash and float.
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Sand Springs also runs a swim academy that offers group and semi-private lessons, so you or the kids can gain confidence in the water. The recreation area is also a hot spot for local music and artistic events.
Sand Springs Pool
The Sand Springs pool is located deep in the scenic Berkshires, in the community of Williamstown. It’s one of only known public spring-fed natural pools in the state, and its warm waters are sure to melt all your stress away. Locals have long held that the waters even have healing properties, and the pool has quite the history.
Sand Springs Recreation Area
Though many people aren’t even aware the pool exists, the waters of Sand Springs have been drawing locals for a long time. In fact, the first commercial mention of the pool is found in the 1827 Williamstown Advocate. It was an advertisement for the healing powers of the spring. However, records show that the Native peoples of the region had long used the pool for its purported healing and curative properties. The mineral water of the pool was occasionally bottled up and sold, and ailing individuals were known to bathe in its waters in the hopes of curing their illness.
Today, the pool is a place of total relaxation. As a family-friendly recreation area, it’s the perfect place to unwind or get into shape. The soothing mineral waters haven’t lost any of their appeal and the temperature in the pool hovers around 72 degrees. Just slide into the warm pool and feel the effects of the lovely mineral waters as you paddle, splash and float.
Facebook/Sand Springs Recreation Area
The pool will reopen in June, so you have plenty of time to plan the perfect summer day trip to this one-of-a-kind swimming spot.
Sand Springs is located at 158 Sand Springs Road in Williamstown, Mass.
If you’re looking for more local natural wonders, check out this list of the most amazing natural sites in the Massachusetts.
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