Natural swimming hole
Washington Park Beach, Michigan City
Lake · Indiana
About this swimming hole
Washington Park's two-mile Lake Michigan beach pairs soft sand and shallow entry with the 1904 East Light lighthouse on the pier. Lifeguards patrol in summer under a green/yellow/red flag system tied to water conditions. The 140-acre park adds a zoo, splash pad, and marina to the swim day.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 60s to low 70s in summer |
| Depth | shallow shelving entry |
| Best season | June-August |
| Fees | Free admission; paid parking (ParkMobile) |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | 5am-10pm daily |
| Parking | paid park lots at 6 On the Lake |
| Amenities | swim beach, lifeguards, restrooms, picnic shelters, splash pad, zoo, lighthouse |
| County | LaPorte County |
| Nearest town | Michigan City |
| Safety notes | lifeguards on duty in season; flag system (red = no swimming); rip current warnings possible |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Washington Park Beach, Michigan City?
Yes — Washington Park Beach, Michigan City is listed as a natural swimming spot in Indiana. Reported water temperature: 60s to low 70s in summer. Heads-up: lifeguards on duty in season; flag system (red = no swimming); rip current warnings possible. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Washington Park Beach, Michigan City require reservations?
No reservations are required at Washington Park Beach, Michigan City based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Washington Park Beach, Michigan City?
Reported fee info: Free admission; paid parking (ParkMobile). Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Washington Park Beach, Michigan City?
The best season is typically June-August.