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Beach 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 Public Health Madison & Dane County Beach Conditions for daily closings and conditions.

The 2012 end of season schedule: Neighborhood Beaches last day is August 19.  The Regional Beaches (BB Clarke, Vilas, Tenney & Olbrich) will be open until August 26, then again on Labor Day weekend.

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.

B.B. Clarke Beach

Public Health Testing:
Closed
Address: 835 Spaight Street
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Street Parking
Amenities: Concessions, Diving Float, Playground

Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: Yes (not on duty today)
Lifeguard services closed due to end of season.

Beach Details

Bernie's Beach

Public Health Testing:
Closed
Address: 901 Gilson Street
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Street Parking
Amenities: Picnic Tables

Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: Yes (not on duty today)
Lifeguard services closed due to end of season.

Beach Details

Brittingham Beach

Public Health Testing:
Closed
Address: 701 West Brittingham Place
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Picnic Tables

Swim Ropes: No
Lifeguard: No

Beach Details

Esther Beach

Public Health Testing:
Closed
Address: 2802 Waunona Way
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Playground

Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: Yes (not on duty today)
Lifeguard services closed due to end of season.

Beach Details

James Madison Beach

Public Health Testing:
Closed
Address: 614 East Gorham Street
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Street Parking
Amenities: Concessions, Picnic Tables, Playground, Volleyball

Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: Yes (not on duty today)
Lifeguard services closed due to end of season.

Beach Details

Marshall Beach

Public Health Testing:
Closed
Address: 2101 Allen Boulevard
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: No
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Boat Ramp, Picnic Tables, Playground

Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: No

Beach Details

Olbrich Beach

Public Health Testing:
Closed
Address: 3527 Atwood Avenue
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Boat Ramp, Concessions, Picnic Tables, Volleyball

Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: Yes (not on duty today)
Lifeguard services closed due to end of season.

Beach Details

Olin Beach

Public Health Testing:
Closed
Address: 1155 East Lakeside Street
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Boat Ramp, Picnic Tables

Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: Yes (not on duty today)
Lifeguard services closed due to end of season.

Beach Details

Spring Harbor Beach

Public Health Testing:
Closed
Address: 1918 Norman Way
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Picnic Tables

Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: Yes (not on duty today)
Lifeguard services closed due to end of season.

Beach Details

Tenney Beach

Public Health Testing:
Closed
Address: 1330 Sherman Avenue
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Volleyball

Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: Yes (not on duty today)
Lifeguard services closed due to end of season.

Beach Details

Vilas Beach

Public Health Testing:
Closed
Address: 1339 Vilas Park Drive
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Canoe/Kayak Rental, Concessions, Picnic Tables

Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: Yes (not on duty today)
Lifeguard services closed due to end of season.

Beach Details

Warner Beach

Public Health Testing:
Closed
Address: 1101 Woodward Drive
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Boat Ramp, Picnic Tables

Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: Yes (not on duty today)
Lifeguard services closed due to end of season.

Beach Details
Beach Conditions