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  SUMMER ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS: Beaches

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The City of Madison Parks Division has 13 beaches, 10 of which have lifeguard services. The Public Health Department monitors the daily condition of the beaches. Please be sure to check their website for daily closings and conditions reports.
Go to: Public Health Dept. Beach Conditions

Reminder to all beach and park patrons: Please DO NOT feed waterfowl. There is a strong correlation between waterfowl populations and beach closings due to high bacteria counts. Feeding them only encourages them to stay near the beaches.   Also, dogs are not allowed at any of the Madison beaches.  Dogs are only allowed in designated dog parks.

2008 Public Beach Schedule:
The City of Madison Beaches and lifeguard services season corresponds to the Madison Metro School District schedule.  The beaches are scheduled to open for the season on June 14, 2008.

Major Beaches:
 Daily hours 11a.m.-7p.m. 
Other Beaches  
Daily hours 12:30p.m.-4:30p.m.
  • Bernies Beach, 901 Gilson Street
  • Esther Beach, 2802 Waunona Way
  • Spring Harbor Beach, 1918 Norman Way
  • James Madison Beach, 614 E. Gorham Street
  • Olin Beach, 1155 Olin-Turville Court 
  • Warner Beach, 1101 Woodward Drive