Public Beaches

Two boys playing in the sand by the beach

Season

Beaches open Memorial Day–Labor Day

Locations

Riley Lake Park Beach
9180 Riley Lake Road

Round Lake Park Beach
16691 Valley View Road

Questions? Contact Parks and Recreation

Beach Rules

Do not use beach if you are sick or have been exposed to someone who is sick.
Maximum capacity of 75 swimmers in the water will be allowed and will be determined by the head lifeguard.
Please be respectful of head lifeguard and staff decisions. You will be asked to leave if you are warned more than once for not following guidelines.
Swim at your own risk when lifeguard is not on duty
Swimming is allowed only in the designated swim areas
Children 7 and under must be actively supervised by someone age 16 or older at all times and within an arm's reach of the child
Swimmers who are not potty-trained must wear proper swim pants with snug-fitting elastic legs and waists
Glass containers, alcoholic beverages and smoking are not permitted on the beach or in the swimming area
Fishing is not allowed within 100 feet of the beach area
Inflatables are not allowed in the swim area
U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) are allowed on children who have an individual 16 years of age and older, in the water, within arms reach of the child
Dunking, rough housing, shoulder rides or pushing are not allowed
No throwing sand, sticks, rocks or beach debris
No fins, snorkels, kickboards or mats (see head lifeguard if you need clarification)
Pets are not allowed on the beach
No swimming in unauthorized areas
Groups of 20 or more cannot be accommodated in the water without two weeks notice with the aquatics supervisor. Groups who arrive unannounced may be asked to exit the water.
Groups of 20 or more require a large group permit, per city ordinance. Call 952-949-8333 or contact the Parks and Recreation Department to find out more about applying for a permit.

Bryant Lake Park Beach

6800 Rowland Road
Owned and operated by Three Rivers Park District. Swim at your own risk, open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Learn more about Bryant Lake Park.

Water Quality

Hennepin County Public Health samples and analyzes 31 public beaches in the county to ensure the water quality is safe for swimming and has authority to close contaminated beaches.