Silver Beach County Park

Category: Park in St Joseph, Michigan

Address: 101 Broad St, St Joseph, MI 49085, USA

Phone: +12699820533

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–10PM

Monday: 8AM–10PM

Tuesday: 8AM–10PM

Wednesday: 8AM–10PM

Thursday: 8AM–10PM

Friday: 8AM–10PM

Saturday: 8AM–10PM

Reviews

Joe Coulter

Aug 1, 2022

Perfect as always. The town is great. Wonderful shops and food throughout. Pizza by the splash pad is a must and fishing the inlet never disappoints. The beach is always busy but with plenty of parking and room for others. Has good hills to ride and skate while being mindful of others. No signs posted at all and the boardwalk has plenty of room for everyone walking or riding. They have a beach house with ice cream and all the beach needs. The atmosphere is always great. Highly recommend this place.

Sue Burkhard

Mar 9, 2022

Beautiful park that fronts Lake Michigan with stunning view of lighthouses and piers. Playground for kids. Beach volleyball courts, concession stand, bathrooms, paved trail connecting to Howard family Trail. Paid parking is limited in season. Beautiful sunsets and walking distance to many other local attractions. No dogs in beach but allowed in paved trail.

James Calvert

Jan 30, 2022

Always relaxing when taking a stroll on the pier at Silver Beach. Any season is a stop and walk treat. Beautiful views which will include stunning sunsets most every evening year round.

Jess H A

Dec 2, 2021

I had to get out and take pictures. The view and the sound of the water was relaxing. People were enjoying themselves even though it was a bit chilly. My husband and I will definitely be coming back here. And yes the bike rider rode that wheely the whole time.

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Questions & Answers

Is the beach pet friendly

Sarah Dorbin | Jan 31, 2019
Cindy Kregg | Feb 1, 2019

No No dog on Beach

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Is skinny dipping allowed

Christie Blanchard | Jan 31, 2019
Christopher Brown | Feb 1, 2019

Depends how sly you are! I imagine if you go deep and strip no one will know. But that being said I only remember there being 1 life guard and they were pretty far down the beach... 🤩

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Is there a Concession?

Deb Herring | Aug 3, 2021
Leonard Caponegro | Aug 4, 2021

Yes there is. It is next to the men's and women's restroom. Also, Silver Beach Pizza is a short walk where you can order take out.

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Do they provide Umbrellas for rent?

My Thoughts | Jan 30, 2021
Walter Howell | Jan 31, 2021

Nope. Paddle boards and boats

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How much to park?

Dan Carpenter | Jan 30, 2021
Kierstin Haarer | Jan 31, 2021

$12 for non residents

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Is there any hotels near the beach

Ben Lutz | Jan 30, 2021
Teresa | Jan 31, 2021

Hotels are literally within walking distance to beach ⛱ 👍

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Are shops and restaurants reopening? How about the water fountain/splash pad area?

Amanda Bush | Jan 30, 2021
Gabe Lofton | Jan 31, 2021

221 Main is open with indoor and outdoor dining. Super refreshing to sit outside in your bathing suit under an umbrella with an iced tea and a wrap after a long swim.

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Is there disc golf nearby?

kmh H | Jan 31, 2020
Jeremy Baynai | Feb 1, 2020

That depends what you mean nearby. The closest course is at Benton Park about 4 miles away. Check out https://www.dgcoursereview.com/ to find courses anywhere in the country.

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Are there restrooms at Silver Beach?

Deborah Dewalt | Jan 31, 2020
Kim Harter | Feb 1, 2020

Yes

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Can u grill on the beach

Sylwia Kozieja | Jan 31, 2020
Amy Baker | Feb 1, 2020

They have small grills set up along the side walk to the pier and a spot to dump hot coals.

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Is the splash pad open even when it's raining?

Tim King | Jan 31, 2019
Lv Joy Tignor | Feb 1, 2019

Yes closed when raining. Lightning could be dangerous.

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Good Morning, just a long shot do you have anything available for the weekend we are flexible . 20,21Aug needing a space 35 ft Winabago, 2 adults and maybe a dog.

Jill Pigott | Sep 2, 2021
Drew Carter | Sep 3, 2021

You can go park in the Walmart a couple of miles away

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Where is the closest rv parking located in proximity to the beach area?

vicki fowlkes | Sep 2, 2021
Rhonda Weller | Sep 3, 2021

Not sure Google map it

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Is there firework show tonight

Basheer Saqallah | Aug 3, 2021
Jeremy Wardle | Aug 4, 2021

Sadly no.

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Are there shells for kids to collect?

Familia Salas | Jul 4, 2021
James Johnson | Jul 5, 2021

If u show up there early in the morning before they clean the beach you can find small shells

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Any free parking near Silver Beach?

Nawnya Businaz | Jan 30, 2021
Brennen Jibben | Jan 31, 2021

Lots of free all day parking up top from the beach

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When does the beach close?

Juana Mejia | Jan 31, 2020
Mark Blackmore | Feb 1, 2020

Not sure if the beach itself actually closes... The carousel is open all year round.

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Is there a camping site here?

iceidek | Jan 31, 2020
Michael Mccann | Feb 1, 2020

No

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Is the carousel close to the park/beach?

Kenneth Bornert | Jan 31, 2020
Michele Verville | Feb 1, 2020

The carousel is right across the street from the beach

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Do we have to pay any Entry fee??

Raha Na Bi | Jan 31, 2020
Jo Blanchette | Feb 1, 2020

The beach which is beautiful is free of charge as well as a 3 hour parking which is also free and located quite close to the beach.

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Is there tent camping?

Dennis Spake | Jan 31, 2020
Shon Palmer | Feb 1, 2020

I'm not sure I didn't see any.

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Can I have a campfire at all times of the night?

laura showers | Jan 31, 2020
P Mc | Feb 1, 2020

No the beach closes at dusk

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Are there wheelchairs available for beach rental?

A Google User | Jan 31, 2020
Joshua Harper | Feb 1, 2020

Not that I am aware of. I have been there many times and cannot recall ever seeing anything like that there.

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When do the splash pad and carousel open for the season?

Abby Buell DeBoni | Jan 31, 2020
Stephen Breitkreuz | Feb 1, 2020

They're open

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What kind of trees used to line the beach in SJ? I remember the shade they provided that you could park or sit under. They had big flat pear-shaped leaves.

Mary Crotty | Jan 31, 2020
Polo Vazquez | Feb 1, 2020

Wow! Hard to answer because it was the first time i got there, not sure i'm sorry

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Are there showers at the beach?

Ednaam CK | Jan 31, 2019
Mike Harter | Feb 1, 2019

Yes they have showers

Is there Camping ? Public access boat launch? Why is it so hard to find these answers for Silver Beach ?

drdjscott1 | Jan 31, 2019
Maureen Rzasa | Feb 1, 2019

No camping on the beach. There's a charge to park in the lot about $5.00. If you turn left before the gate leading into the parking lot you can find free parking four blocks down.

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Will the beach be open September 29. 2018

Jessie Muncy | Jan 31, 2019
Brian Guess | Feb 1, 2019

Yes, but the water will be much cooler by then

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Do I have to rent the little huts?

Lisette Garcia | Jan 31, 2019
Dustin And Kelly Roberts | Feb 1, 2019

I would recommend getting there early or just purchasing one yourself they go quick

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is there free parking?

Shannon Cigan | Jan 31, 2019
Jake Hayden | Feb 1, 2019

Its $12 for non residents at beach or you can park up top for free

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How many stairs & are they steep?

moondancer53 | Jan 31, 2019
yvette stoll | Feb 1, 2019

Yes there three or four sets you can stop and rest I did. They are a bit steep

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Is there any good parking spots near this beach?? Im 4 hours away and would like to spend the weekend there.

Emmanuel Sanchez | Jan 31, 2019
C Kra | Feb 1, 2019

You can park in the public parking right on the bluff for free. Please note, if you park there you will have to walk a good amount to get to the beach. Not like city blocks or anything but still, you'll walk (down/up the ramp or stairs provided). If you park at the beach parking lot, it will be $12 for the day. It's closer and more convenient.

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Any word on when the parking lot down on the beach will be opened back up? Sign was posted when I got there that the parking lot was full.

Joseph Lotarski | Jan 31, 2019
Tara Kiger | Feb 1, 2019

We were able to park there Tuesday and Wednesday of this past week. There wasn't any indication that it was closed for other reasons other than there were no more spots available.

Can we launch stand up jet skis from the beach after hours and wave jump?

kennedy McCue | Jan 31, 2019
Juan Jauregui | Feb 1, 2019

I don't believe so.

how often does water jut up on splash pad?

Dave Dowley | Jan 31, 2019
Cherry_ Blossom444 | Feb 1, 2019

Only sometimes

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is horseback riding allowed ?

Kali Dakota | Jan 31, 2019
David Stevens | Feb 1, 2019

No dogs aloud so I'm sure a horse is not.

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Do you offer handicap parking? Is there family restaurants nearby?

Marie Tracy | Jan 31, 2019
Vivek Verma | Feb 1, 2019

Yes it does. There is silver pizza near by. The best pizza in town. Downtown is also walkable. You can explore many good restaurants there.

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How much is parking? And where can i find the condition of the water?

Angel Mae | Jan 31, 2019
Derek Smith | Feb 1, 2019

Parking is 10 in one spot 15 in the spot close to the lake

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Is it against any rule fpr a group of boy scouts to build a fire on the beach for hotdogs and marshmallow roasts?

Donita Crooks | Jan 31, 2019
Kevin Howard | Feb 1, 2019

No fires allowes

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Why do you not accept credit cards for payment in your pay-to-park down by the beach?

Player One | Jan 31, 2019
Sherri Labins | Feb 1, 2019

Right now you don't have to pay. You only have to pay from Memorial Day to Labor Day as far as I know.

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