Lake Michigan will be tested for bacteria levels by the Michigan City Parks and Recreation Department everyday at Washington Park Beach and Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Stop 2 and Stop 7.  Results are available the day following the testing by 11:00 a.m. at this number or on our website at michigancityparks.com. 

The beach is tested in the following locations (see attached map):

Washington Park Location 1 Washington Park Location 3 Washington Park Location 5 Stop 2 - Location 1 Stop 2 - Location 2 Stop 2 - Location 5

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Stop 7 Location 1

We have to issue an advisory for counts between 236 and 999 for any of the locations and issue a closure for counts 1,000 and above.

Acceptable levels of bacteria are 235 or below.
An advisory will issued for levels of bacteria at 236 to 999.
The beach will be closed with counts at 1,000 or above.

Lifeguards will be on duty beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.  Lifeguard hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For additional information please call the Park Office Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm at (219) 873-1506 or Park Security on the weekends between 6 am and 10 pm at (219) 873-1548.

BEACH SIGN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

Enjoy the surf and sand at any of Michigan City's fine public beaches. With plenty of fun and good weather, your entire family is sure to have a great time.

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

For more information on the Washington Park Lifeguard Team, click here.
For more information on Rip Currents, click here.
For more information on beach rules and safety tips, click here.

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