LaPorte County, IN · Great Lakes

Washington Park Beach (Michigan City)

100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360

Michigan City's flagship lakefront park — nearly two miles of Lake Michigan beach framed by dunes and the 1904 Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse (Indiana's only working lighthouse) with its iconic catwalk out to the breakwater.

Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

75°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Weather

75°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

85 /100

ideal

85 Sunbathe

88 Walk

73 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

75°F

Clear

Wind

5 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

87°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

—

Water Quality

Clean

1 cfu/100mL · E. coli

USGS · sampled 9mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:14 AM

Sunset

9:17 PM

Moon · 87%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

75°

Partly Sunny

Thu Jun 4

87°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Jun 5

86°

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

54%

Sat Jun 6

82°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

80%

Sun Jun 7

79°

Partly Sunny

14%

Mon Jun 8

85°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

18%

Tue Jun 9

89°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

22%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor

11:20 PM - 12:20 AM

Major

3:10 AM - 5:10 AM

Minor

8:10 AM - 9:10 AM

Major

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Paid lot at the park; fills early on summer weekends.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Dedicated dog beach at NIPSCO Beach east of the main park.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360

Amenities

lifeguards (posted hours)restroomsshowersconcession with rooftop restaurantlighthouse with catwalksplash parkzoomarinaboat launchpicnic sheltersfitness trails

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Full high/low predictions for the next week at Washington Park Beach (Michigan City).

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Extended forecast for Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Dedicated dog beach at NIPSCO Beach east of the main park.

Is there an entry fee at Washington Park Beach (Michigan City)?

Entry to Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Washington Park Beach (Michigan City)?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Washington Park Beach (Michigan City)?

Amenities at Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) include lifeguards (posted hours), restrooms, showers, concession with rooftop restaurant, lighthouse with catwalk, splash park, zoo, marina.

When is the water warmest at Washington Park Beach (Michigan City)?

Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.

Where is Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) located?

Washington Park Beach (Michigan City) is in LaPorte County, IN, at 100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360.