Ukraine is gradually entering the summer swimming season, but due to martial law and ongoing security concerns, decisions about opening beaches are being made locally by city authorities. While some cities have officially opened public swimming areas, others continue to restrict access due to safety reasons, particularly the limited availability of bomb shelters during air raid alerts.
Where Swimming Is Allowed:
Odesa
As of early June, 12 beach areas have been officially reopened, 11 of which are within the city:
Central City Beach
Inclusive Beach “Bezhranyts”
“Buffet on Small Fountain”
“Grand Pettin”
“Itaka”
“Cuba”
“Kaleton” (formerly “14th Station of Big Fountain”)
“Chaika”
“Sigal Beach”
“Kurortny”
“Public”
Authorities are continuing to inspect water quality and ensure beaches are free of dangerous objects. The list of open beaches may expand in the coming weeks.
Lutsk
Swimming season began on June 1 at:
The Styr River in Central Park
A pond in the Teremno neighborhood
Lifeguards are on duty, and nearby bomb shelters are marked for visitors.
Khmelnytskyi
The city beach on the left bank of the Southern Bug River reopened on June 1. The season is expected to last until September 1.
Cherkasy
From June 2, four inspected beaches are available:
“Mytnytskyi”
“Sosnivskyi-1”
“Kazbetskyi”
“Bochka” (private beach)
All are equipped with lifeguard posts and basic facilities.
Poltava
Since June 4, the following city beaches are open:
Central Beach
Beach on Zelenyi Island
Lifeguards, divers, and medics are on duty from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
❌ Where Swimming Remains Restricted:
Kyiv
The swimming season is canceled due to a decision by the city’s Defense Council.
The primary concern is the inability to ensure quick access to bomb shelters from beach areas.
👉 Alternative: countryside recreation complexes with pools near Kyiv.
Dnipro
Swimming season is also not officially open, but lifeguards will monitor popular riverside areas to respond to emergencies.
