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Bernie's Beach Park
| Address: | 901 Gilson St. |
| Hours: | 4:00am - 10:00pm |
| Park Type: | Mini |
| Acres: | 1.17 |
| Restroom: | Yes |
| Drinking Water: | Yes |
| Shoreline On: | Monona Bay |
Park Details
Alternate address: 502 South Shore DriveAlcohol 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.
Park Highlights
At this Park
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Beach
OPEN (updated 07/03/2020): Beaches are open. Due to limited staffing resources, visitors will see the following service adjustments:
- No lifeguards are on duty.
- Restrooms are CLOSED. Nearby restrooms are open by 10:00am at the following parks with directional signage provided onsite.
- Marshall
- Olbrich
- Spring Harbor
- Tenney
- Vilas
- Warner
- Practice safe social distancing with anyone outside of your household.
- Stay home if you feel ill.
- While there are limited common touchpoints, use good hygiene and hand sanitizer.
WATERCRAFT RENTALS & MORE (see also Canoe & Kayak Rentals)
• Brittingham Park: Madison Boats
• Olbrich Park: Rutabaga Paddlesport
• Marshall Park: Madison Boats
• Wingra Park: Madison Boats
FAQ: IF A BEACH IS CLOSED DUE TO THE WATER QUALITY, IS THE PARK STILL OPEN?Yes. Water quality testing is performed by Public Health Madison & Dane County Memorial Day to Labor Day. If a water test shows concerning results, the beach is listed as closed until bacteria or blue-green algae levels decline. During this time, there is no lifeguard service and you are advised to avoid the water. The park remains open to the public for other activities. It is also advised to avoid the water after heavy rainfall. MORE INFORMATIONView all Beaches-
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
Beach Details -
Dog Free Park
Dog Free Parks provide a place to recreate or relax without the presence of dogs. In early 2020 Madison Common Council approved the revised ordinance (MGO 8.19) allowing dogs, on-leash in most Madison Parks. The following locations prohibit dogs and are approved by the Board of Park Commissioners (initial file 59475) and as such, locations can and may change as we continue to implement the policy.
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In addition, a number of locations continue to prohibit dogs.- Conservation parks
- Burial mounds
- City of Madison Golf Courses (during the golf season)
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Playgrounds and areas within 20 feet of a playground surface
- Splash parks, fenced areas(s) surrounding a splash park, and areas within 20 feet of the splash park surface
- Goodman Pool and Breese Stevens Field (except for special events where dogs are specifically invited)
- Programmed sports fields and facilities that are enclosed or substantially enclosed by a fence, whether in use or not
- Programmed, non-fenced sports fields such as soccer, ultimate fields or softball/baseball diamonds while they are in use for programmed activities
- Inside of shelters or other buildings
- Groomed cross-country ski trails
- In the water or on the beach at designated beach locations
- Park special events except where the sponsor has requested to allow dogs, with the Park Superintendent's approval
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Bernie's Beach Park - Dog Free Park
Location: 901 Gilson St.
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Playground
OPEN: (Updated 06/15/2020) Playgrounds are open with the following precautions:
- Maintain at least 6' between people outside of your immediate household.
- Consider sanitizing common touchpoints.
- Use hand sanitizer after use.
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Bernie's Beach Park - Playground
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Restroom
CLOSING (beginning October 7): Restrooms throughout the park system are beginning to close in preparation for winter and due to limited staff resources to ensure enhanced cleaning due to COVID-19.
Restrooms are located throughout the parks system and in most cases in a park with a reservable shelter. Most of the restrooms are available only during the summer months. Restrooms available during the winter months include those open for winter activities at the following parks: Tenney, Vilas, Elver, Olbrich, Warner and Westmorland Parks.
No firearms or weapons are permitted on this property. Violators are considered trespassers and subject to forfeiture or arrest. View all Restrooms-
Bernie's Beach Bathhouse
Lighted: No
Open Year-Round: No
Notes: Restroom facilities are open when lifeguards are on duty.
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