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.

B.B. Clarke Beach

Public Health Water Testing:
OK

Address: 835 Spaight St.
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:
OK

Address: 901 Gilson St.
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:
OK

Address: 701 W. Brittingham Pl.
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:
Closed

Address: 2802 Waunona Way
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:
OK

Address: 614 E. Gorham St.
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:
OK

Address: 2101 Allen Blvd.
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:
OK

Address: 3527 Atwood Avenue
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:
Closed

Address: 1156 Olin-Turville Ct.
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:
OK

Address: 1918 Norman Way
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:
OK

Address: 1330 Sherman Ave.
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:
OK

Address: 1501 Vilas Park Dr.
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:
OK

Address: 1101 Woodward Dr.
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes
Parking: Parking Lot
Amenities: Boat Ramp, Picnic Tables

Swim Ropes: Yes
Lifeguard: No

Warner Beach Details