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Beaches

BEST VIEWS IN TOWN! Take in a sunrise or sunset at one of Madison's many beaches.
RESTROOMS
Esther and Warner park beaches offer restrooms open daily through the first weekend in October. See RESTROOMS to view other open locations.
WATER QUALITY
Water quality testing is performed Memorial Day through Labor Day by Public Health Madison & Dane County. Results are posted on this page with "OK" or "CLOSED." If CLOSED, the beach area and park remain open but the water is closed for swimming. Please do not go in the water.
NO LIFEGUARDS ARE ON DUTY
RULES
Before your beach visit, please read the RULES.
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B.B. Clarke Beach
Public Health Water Testing:Address: 835 Spaight St.Closed
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Street Parking
Amenities: Diving Float, Playground
Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: No
B.B. Clarke Beach Details -
Bernie's Beach
Public Health Water Testing:Address: 901 Gilson St.Closed
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Street Parking
Amenities: Picnic Tables
Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: No
Bernie's Beach Details -
Brittingham Beach
Public Health Water Testing:Address: 701 W. Brittingham Pl.Closed
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Canoe/Kayak Rental, Concessions, Picnic Tables, Playground
Swim Ropes: No
Lifeguard: No
Brittingham Beach Details -
Esther Beach
Public Health Water Testing:Address: 2802 Waunona WayClosed
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Playground
Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: No
Esther Beach Details -
James Madison Beach
Public Health Water Testing:Address: 614 E. Gorham St.Closed
Restroom: No
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Street Parking
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Playground, Volleyball
Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: No
James Madison Beach Details -
Marshall Beach
Public Health Water Testing:Address: 2101 Allen Blvd.Closed
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Boat Ramp, Canoe/Kayak Rental, Concessions, Picnic Tables, Playground, Volleyball
Swim Ropes: No
Lifeguard: No
Marshall Beach Details -
Olbrich Beach
Public Health Water Testing:Address: 3527 Atwood AvenueClosed
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Boat Ramp, Canoe/Kayak Rental, Concessions, Picnic Tables, Volleyball
Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: No
Olbrich Beach Details -
Olin Beach
Public Health Water Testing:Address: 1156 Olin-Turville Ct.Closed
Restroom: No
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Boat Ramp, Picnic Tables
Swim Ropes: No
Lifeguard: No
Olin Beach Details -
Spring Harbor Beach
Public Health Water Testing:Address: 1918 Norman WayClosed
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Picnic Tables
Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: No
Spring Harbor Beach Details -
Tenney Beach
Public Health Water Testing:Address: 1330 Sherman Ave.Closed
Restroom: No
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Playground, Volleyball
Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: No
Tenney Beach Details -
Vilas Beach
Public Health Water Testing:Address: 1501 Vilas Park Dr.Closed
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Picnic Tables
Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: No
Vilas Beach Details -
Warner Beach
Public Health Water Testing:Address: 1101 Woodward Dr.Closed
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Boat Ramp, Picnic Tables
Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: No
Warner Beach Details
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Facilities
Baseball
Basketball
B-cycle Station
Beach
Biking
Boat Launch
Boat Mooring
Botanical Garden
Canoe & Kayak Launch Sites
Canoe & Kayak Rental
Canoe & Kayak Storage
Conservation Park
Cricket
Cross-Country Skiing
Disc Golf
Dog Free Park
Dog Off-Leash Park
Fireplace
Football
Forest Hill Cemetery
Golf
Hiking
Historical Feature
Horseshoe/Bocce
Ice Skating
Lacrosse
Open Field
Parking Lot
Pickleball
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Pool
Recreation Center
Restroom
Scenic Overlook
Shelter - Reservable
Skate Park
Slacklining and Hammocking
Sledding
Snowshoeing
Soccer
Softball
Splash Park
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball