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Photo: Carnegie Lake, Princeton, NJ, USA. October 29, 2006 - panoramio by Gary Miotla (CC BY 3.0) License

Lake Carnegie Park

Park · Princeton, New Jersey

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Weather at Lake Carnegie Park

H: 85° L: 67°
Mist
Mist
68°
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Feels like 71°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
94%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
3 AM
Mist
68°
6 AM
Mist
68°
9 AM
Sunny
73°
12 PM
Sunny
82°
3 PM
Sunny
83°
6 PM
Sunny
81°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Carnegie Park?
Lake Carnegie Park is a park in Princeton, New Jersey.
Can you swim at Lake Carnegie Park?
There is no fixed answer for Lake Carnegie Park: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lake Carnegie Park in Princeton, New Jersey. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
How is Lake Carnegie Park rated?
Lake Carnegie Park in Princeton, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 244 reviews.

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Location & Contact

875 Princeton - Kingston Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Princeton, New Jersey 08540

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Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids