Vilas Park Beach

Emily Anne

Nice beach on the lake. Bathrooms are closed but the zoo across the street is open and free

Amanda Correia

Very nice sandy beach area by the lake! The swimming area is clear of seaweed (or lakeweed) lol! No bathrooms that I found at least. Nice grass area and shady spots. Parking was tight I was able to find one spot otherwise may have to walk.

P Dobbins

Fun swim spot or place to get buried in the sand

Bradley Koperski

The beach itself was pleasant with warm water and no crowds. However we had not noticed until we had already been in the water that the beach was closed due to high bacteria levels, the only indication being a small sign just about the size of a peice of printer paper on the back of the lifeguard stand. No ropes or anything. This is really more of a city issue rather than that of the beach itself. My wife and baby both got sick with stomach issues after our trip and now we wonder of if it was from exposure to the water or just a big going around. Look up the status of the water before you go in and check the water for algae blooms as the Madison website advises.