City of Prior Lake, MN
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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.