Urban swimmers eye next target: the Prospect Park Lake

Founder Idan Sasson launched Prospect Swims after organizing a 40-person workshop at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to discuss the lake's potential. The organization has spent the past year consulting with architects and engineers to determine if portions of the 60-acre water body can be made safe for human recreation.

The push for lake swimming follows a broader trend of reviving urban waterways throughout New York City. Sasson’s initiative aims to transition the idea from a casual suggestion into a formal project, citing the return of local wildlife as a sign that the city's natural environments are becoming increasingly viable for public use.

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