Pittsfield Lifeguard Update for 2025 Summer Season
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that lifeguards will not be present to monitor the water and related activities like swimming at Burbank Park (Onota Lake) this summer.
The city began a search for qualified lifeguards in April of 2025. After several months of unsuccessful attempts to fill the lifeguard positions, the city is unable to provide lifeguarding for the 2025 season.
Swimming in an unsupervised, natural body of water is inherently dangerous. Any person choosing to swim does so at their own risk.
Onota Lake is a natural body of water with risks that include, but are not limited to:
- Sudden and unexpected changes in water depth
- Cold water temperatures that can impair swimming ability
- Underwater hazards such as rocks, logs, and vegetation
- Unpredictable currents
- The lake bottom is not inspected or maintained for safety
Children and weak swimmers should not use the swimming area without close adult supervision. No one should swim alone.
There are no emergency services stationed at this park. In an emergency, call 911.
Signage will be available in various areas located throughout Burbank Park notifying the public of this message.
We will continue to keep the job posting for lifeguards open and encourage qualified candidates with the proper certifications to apply. Interested applicants can find more information here: https://jobs.keldair.com/cityofpittsfield/jobs/89907/lifeguard
