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 flotation devices are allowed at all beaches.

Lake Michigan Beaches
Bradford, 2400 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53211

Bradford Beach now has . . .

Blue Wave Certification
Visit Milwaukee's most popular beach for swimming and sunbathing.

Lifeguards are on duty June 13-Labor Day, 2009
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 
 
For everyone’s safety and enjoyment of Bradford Beach:
  • No dogs on the beach (exception – service dogs)
  • Swim only in designated areas.
  • Wear appropriate bathing attire.
  • Only plastic bottles or cups – no aluminum cans or glassware.
  • No carry-in alcoholic beverages.
  • No smoking within 30 feet of the bathhouse.
  • No grilling on the beach.
  • The beach is closed from 10:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. 
Tietjen
(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 or pool call (414) 257-7230.

Visit the Beach Health website for water-quality reports. 
Note: With this link you will leave the Milwaukee County Parks site. The Beachhealth site coordinated by the Milwaukee and Racine Health Departments will appear in a new browser window. To return to this page, simply close the Beachhealth window.

 

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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