Yes, you can swim in Lake Worth in Fort Worth, but it is a "swim at your own risk" environment as there are no officially designated or lifeguarded swimming beaches on the lake. While the city does not explicitly prohibit swimming in most areas, the lake is primarily used for boating, jet skiing, and fishing. Most locals who choose to swim do so from private docks or in the shallower areas near Burgess Park or Marion Sansom Park. However, there are significant safety and health factors to consider: the water can be murky with low visibility, and like many urban lakes, it can experience elevated bacteria levels or runoff after heavy rains. Furthermore, Lake Worth has a history of "alligator sightings," particularly in the marshier northern sections near the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, so swimmers should be extremely vigilant. For a safer and more controlled outdoor swimming experience in the Fort Worth area, many residents prefer the nearby Burger’s Lake, which is a spring-fed, filtered swimming hole with sandy beaches, diving boards, and professional lifeguards, providing a much more traditional "beach day" feel than the rugged and unmonitored waters of Lake Worth itself.