Relax at Bernie's Beach

Madison, Wisconsin

Description

Hands down one of the best beaches in Madi - with swimming, views, and plenty of places to stretch out and relax!

There’s plenty to do here: relax on the beach, walk the neighborhood, soak in the views of the Madison skyline, bring a kayak or SUP to get on the water, or go for a swim.

Always be sure to check the blue-green algae levels before swimming in a Madison lake. That can be done here. Thankfully Madison invested in a system to help with this problem at Bernie’s Beach: “the system uses an impermeable curtain to cordon off water around a beach. The water is pumped through a sand filter and ultraviolet treatment system on shore to remove harmful algae and bacteria.” Source.

+grab a coffee or snack at Lakeside Street Coffee House, which is in the beach’s backyard

+bathrooms

+easy street parking

+playground

-no dogs allowed

901 Gilson St, Madison, WI 53715

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Features

Stand Up Paddle

Chillin

Kayaking

Swimming

Bathrooms

Beach

Easy Parking

Family Friendly

Food Nearby

Groups

Lake

Picnic Area

Romantic

Scenic

Swimming Hole

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