Swimming

Swimming is one of the best cardiovascular exercises. It is low-impact thereby enabling many with other disabilities to get this kind of vigorous exercise.

Fall River is the only major Southeastern Massachusetts cities with a municipal swimming pool and has the good fortune of having two facilities, one at Lafayette Park operated by the Commonwealth and one at Kennedy Park operated by the City.

In addition,  Fall River has indoor pools at the YMCA for Y members and at B.M.C. Durfee High School for enrolled students.
Kennedy Park Pool Located at the lower end of Kennedy Park on Bradford Avenue near Bay Street and open daily from noon to 6:00 p.m. between mid-June and mid-August, this municipal pool charges 50 cents for children and one dollar for adults.
Lafayette Park Pool Located on Eastern Avenue near Barre Street and open daily from noon to 6:00 p.m. between mid-June and mid-August, this state-funded pool is free of charge.
YMCA Pool Located at 199 North Main Street, the Y has an indoor pool accessible to members.