Beaches

BEST VIEWS IN TOWN! Take in a sunrise or sunset at one of Madison's many beaches.

RESTROOMS
Esther and Warner park beaches offer restrooms open daily through the first weekend in October. See RESTROOMS to view other open locations.

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.

NO LIFEGUARDS ARE ON DUTY

RULES
Before your beach visit, please read the RULES.

B.B. Clarke Beach

Public Health Water Testing:
Closed

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:
Closed

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:
Closed

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:
Closed

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:
Closed

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:
Closed

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:
Closed

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:
Closed

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:
Closed

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:
Closed

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