Rules

These rules and regulations are intended to promote the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of persons using the beach during the summer. Nonconformance by a few will result in the annoyance or discomfort to others and should be avoided. Therefore, the beach staff have been instructed to enforce these rules uniformly without exception.

• If the Water Superintendent determines the water is too cold or rough for swimming, a sign shall be displayed and the beach will be officially closed while such conditions continue. Persons who go into the water at this time do so at their own peril.
• No patrons are allowed on the jetty.
• Lifeguard protection is limited to the immediate vicinity of the Beach. Patrons must stay within the designated swimming area. Lifeguards will warn patrons when they have gone too far.
• Patrons are asked to not swim further than they are able to return.
• No person shall appear in a state of nudity, or shall any person make any indecent exposure of any kind on the beach or in the water.
• Children under 8 may not go into the water unless accompanied by an adult.
• Profane, offensive, or vulgar language will not be tolerated.
• No dogs are allowed on the beach.
• Rough, boisterous, or offensive activity will not be tolerated.
• Ball playing on the beach will be stopped when it causes annoyance to other beach patrons.
• No dumping on the beach or in the water.
• Glass and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• Fires and incendiary devices are prohibited.
• No soliciting.
• No boats, rafts, or floats within 300 feet of the beach.
• If patrons appear to be ill or have skin lesions, beach staff will not allow the patron to go into the water.