One important thing is an absence of structure in the swimming section - you don't want any thing that could snag or cut body parts. And I would think sudden dropoffs on the bottom, where it was shallow enough to walk, could be an unpleasant surprise.

We have never put in a sand "beach", but appreciate a ladder into the water at the dock for easy access to the water.


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