Muskegon County has several beautiful beaches with public access to Lake Michigan. Plan on enjoying a day at the beach at one of Muskegon's beaches this summer or at one of the many beach towns along the coast of Lake Michigan! Following some water safety guidelines posted on the Muskegon County Health Department's website, will help everyone to have a fun and safe day at the beach.

Indicated on map above in North to South order...
Meinert Park ~ Meinert Rd., Montague
Medbury Park ~ North Side of White Lake Channel, Montague
Beach Near the White River Lighthouse Museum, Whitehall
Duck Lake State Park ~ Duck Lake Rd., Whitehall
Duck Lake Channel Beach ~ Scenic Dr., Whitehall
Pioneer Park ~ Scenic Dr., North Muskegon
Muskegon State Park ~ North Side of Muskegon Lake Channel, North Muskegon
Pere Marquette Beach ~ South Side of Muskegon Lake Channel, Muskegon
Kruse Park ~ West end of Sherman Blvd, Muskegon
Lake Harbor Park ~ Lake Harbor Rd., Norton Shores
PJ Hoffmaster State Park ~ Pontaluna and Lake Harbor Rds., Norton Shores

Additional water information/safety links:

Red Cross - Water Safety recommendations
http://www.redcross.org/

Great Lakes Water Safety Task Force - Information about rip currents and other water safety issues particular to the Great Lakes
http://www.respectthepower.org

YMCA - Information on where to find swimming lessons
http://www.ymca.net

Kids Health - Website focused on education for kids water safety
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/water.html

US Coast Guard - Safe boating website
http://www.uscgboating.org

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/

National Weather Service - Grand Rapids Office
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/grr/