Lakeside Park Beach

Lakeside Park Beach, located at 1 Lakeport Rd. in St. Catharines, is a picturesque swimming lake and public beach on the south shore of Lake Ontario. With stunning views of the Port Dalhousie harbour, lighthouse, and the north shore of Lake Ontario, this beach offers a beautiful and serene setting for visitors to enjoy.

The amenities at Lakeside Park Beach include picnic areas, walking trails, playgrounds, volleyball courts, and a boat launch. The beach is open from 9 a. m. until 9 p.

m. during the season, and paid parking is in effect from May 1 to Sept. 30, with free offsite parking available nearby. Residents can also inquire about Resident Beach Parking Permits and boat launch parking.

The City of St. Catharines also maintains two other beaches, Sunset Beach and Jones Beach, each offering their own unique amenities and features. Sunset Beach, located at 1 Lombardy Ave. Boasts 365 meters of sandy beach along the shores of Lake Ontario, while Jones Beach, located at 142 Broadway St.

, offers a quiet and peaceful setting in a protected bay on the lake.

Beach maintenance and water quality are top priorities for the City of St. Catharines, with the Niagara Region's Public Health Department responsible for water sampling at Lakeside Park Beach and Sunset Beach throughout the swimming season. Visitors can cheque online for beach water sampling results before swimming to ensure safe conditions.

As part of ongoing efforts to improve beach management and visitor experience, the City is developing a Beach Strategy to address issues such as overcrowding, littering, inappropriate behaviour, and safety concerns. Updates on the strategy and beach improvements can be found on the City's website, and visitors are encouraged to subscribe for updates.

For more information on Lakeside Park Beach and other public beaches in St. Catharines, as well as beach rules and amenities, visitors can contact the Customer Service department at the City of St. Catharines. With a commitment to maintaining safe and enjoyable beach spaces for all, Lakeside Park Beach is a popular destination for residents and visitors to relax and unwind by the water.