Bernie's Beach Park
Madison, WI 53715 Directions
Acres: 1.17
Alternate address: 502 South Shore Drive
Alcohol is prohibited in this park. For more information, see the Madison General Ordinance 8.24. In order to have alcohol in this park, you must have an alcohol permit, which may be obtained through the Parks Administrative Office.
At this Park
Beach
Swim Ropes: Yes
Shoreline: Monona Bay
There is an accessible mat during beach season.
There are no lifeguards on duty.
Public Health Madison & Dane County monitors the lake water quality Memorial Day to Labor Day. Check beach water quality.
Playground
Madison Parks manages about 190 playgrounds systemwide. This results in about 7 playgrounds per 10,000 residents, placing Madison in the top 10 of the Trust for Public Land's national parks ranking. Playground design and amenities vary by park.
Restrooms
Open
Restrooms are open daily approximately 11:00am to 7:00pm when beaches are maintained - Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.