The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department staffs Red Cross certified lifeguards in a designated area at the Washington Park lakefront from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Guarded hours are 10:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday; and 10:00AM to 6:00PM Saturday and Sunday.

PLEASE RESPECT LAKE MICHIGAN AND EXERCISE SOUND COMMON SENSE. PLEASE OBEY ALL BEACH RULES!

Beach conditions are posted on this web site Monday through Friday only, through Labor Day. For weekend conditions, please call (219) 873-1406 ext. 390 or check in at the front gate to verify if the guarded area is open or closed.

Click here to check beach conditions online.

For additional information, please contact us at 219-873-1506.