Beaches

NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY
Due to limited staffing resources, we are unable to provide lifeguards at the beaches for this season. We apologize for this reduction in service. Beaches are cleaned several times each week and remain open when PHMDC's water quality testing is acceptable.
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.
RESTROOMS
Beginning Monday, July 11, restrooms at Vilas, B.B. Clarke and Bernie's beaches will be open daily, weather permitting, from approximately 11am to 7pm, in addition to Esther and Warner beaches. Due to limited staffing resources, all other beach restrooms remain closed. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this causes. Nearby restrooms at Tenney are located at the John Wall Family Pavilion. See RESTROOMS to view other open locations.
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.OK
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.OK
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.OK
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.OK
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.OK
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 AvenueOK
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 WayOK
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.OK
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.OK
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.OK
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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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