Public Beaches

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The City of Prior Lake operates two public swimming beaches on Prior Lake: Sand Point Beach and Watzl's Beach. Each offers a sandy spot to hang out and designated swim areas. The beaches typically are open Memorial Day through Labor Day, depending on the weather.

Beach Rules prohibit:

  • Dunking, pushing, shoving, or throwing sand
  • Swimming outside of the roped area
  • Hanging or pulling on swim ropes
  • Bicycles, pets, glass containers, smoking, or alcoholic beverages in the beach
  • Watercraft in the swim area or on the beach
  • Swimming to and from boats outside the swimming area
  • The use of anything but U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation devices.  All devices should fit properly.
  • Launching of inflatables (air mattresses, rafts, beach balls, etc.)
  • Motorized vehicles anywhere but the parking lot
  • Parents must accompany children in the water.  If you choose to swim, do so wisely and swim with a buddy.
Sand Point Beach
Watzl's Beach
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