Beaches



Open mid- to late-June through late August
Enjoy sun, sand, and surf at the Lake Michigan beaches of the Milwaukee County Park System. Five beaches are available for sunbathing and swimming; however, lifeguards are on duty at Bradford Beach only.

We strongly advise against bringing inflatables into the water, and at Bradford Beach, inflatables are not allowed during guarded hours. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation devices are allowed at all beaches.


Lake Michigan Beaches:
  • Bradford, 2400 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53211
    Milwaukee's most popular beach for swimming and sunbathing.

    Lifeguards are on duty June 14-Labor Day, 2008
    Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
     
    Amenities: sand volleyball courts (bring your own net and ball), a bathhouse and two concession buildings.

    Note: During guarded hours, inflatables are not allowed in the water  
  • Tietjen (in Doctors Park), 1870 E. Fox Lane, Fox Point, WI 53217
  • Grant, 100 S. Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
    Amenities: nearby picnic areas
  • McKinley, 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    Amenities: unreserved picnic areas
  • South Shore, 2900 S. Superior St., Milwaukee, WI 53207
    Amenities: bathhouse

For information on any beach closings, call the Pool Hotline, (414) 257-7230.

Visit the Beach Health website for water-quality reports. 
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Questions? Contact Us
 
Milwaukee County Parks Aquatics Office
9480 Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Monday–Friday 8am–4pm
24-hr Pool Hotline (414) 257-7230

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