New Buffalo Area Beaches and Parks
New Buffalo City Beach & Lakefront Park
New Buffalo's Lakefront Park and Beach are located on the North end Whittaker
Street, just across the Galien River bridge.
Lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Additionally, there are 'Warning' flags to indicate lake conditions.
Helpful information for a day at the beach:
Swim Safe - Beware of Rip Currents
The National Weather Service Meteorologists now make the warnings available for New Buffalo area beachs based on heights of waves and how they hit the shoreline. These warnings are an extension of those that have been in place on the country's east and west coasts for several years.
Although the New Buffalo Public Beach is staffed by life guards during peak swim times, all swimmers should be aware of how to react if caught in a rip current. If the caught in one of these currents (you will know it if it happens) you must react properly. Do not fight the current – swim parallel to the beach until out of the current, then swimming back to shore.
Those most vulnerable to rip currents are simmers who like to body surf in high waves on Lake Michigan.
Check for Rip Current Warnings for New Buffalo area beaches. 
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More than a Beach...
In addition to swimming, there are dunes and wooden walkways. The Lakefront complex is often used as a scenic backdrop for professional photographers and a location for weddings and reunions.
Beach Parking
The City Beach parking lot fee is $5.00 for the first two hours. A fee of $1.00 is charged per each additional hour, to a maximum of $10.00 for seven or more hours. If your ticket is lost the maximum $10.00 fee will be charged. Seasonal passes are only available to residents.
Sunrises & Sunsets are Free. No parking fees are charged to visitors using the City Beach parking lot before 9am or after 8pm. Visitors using the parking lot after 9am and before 8pm will still be responsible for fees incurred.
Beach & Park amenities include:
- Restrooms and Showers
- Full service snack bar
- Handicap access – a sandwheelchair
(available at the snack bar).
- Pavilion, picnic tables, grills, playground and benches.
- Bicycle parking
- Paved auto parking (hourly/daily fees charged until 8pm)
Beach Restrictions
- Swimming is only permitted the designated, signed areas.
- No pets, fires on glass containers.
- Park closes at 11pm
- No overnight parking
Lions Pavilion Park
Home of the New Buffalo Lions Club, this pavilion located just across the road from the Beach is available for part of the Beach fronrt park, is available for groups, and is often used as an entertainment venue (see our events calendar).
How to get there...
If traveling on I-94 use exit #1 or Exit # 4. Traffic flows into New Buffalo from US-12 or M-239. From the town's center – the intersection of US-12 and Whitakker St – go north, down Whitakker St, across the bridge (the Public Marina will be on the left, the Stray Dog on the right) and proceed to where Whitakker St ends. Turn left for the Beach Park. Turn right if you are towing a boat – locaton of public boat launch.
 For additional information on the Beach Park, please call New Buffalo City Hall
at
(269) 469-1500. For an interactive Map of New Buffalo, click here.
New Buffalo Township Memorial Park
Located on Red Arrow Hwy. just north of U.S. 12, the Township park has a pavilion with picnic benches, grills, playground and washrooms. The pavilion is available for rent. For more information call (269) 469-1011.
Oselka Park
Located behind the New Buffalo High School football field at Bronson and Indiana Streets this athletic complex offers baseball and soccer fields, horseshoes and a children's playground. The H.S. running track at the football field is also available.
Nature Preserve
The Sima Preserve is located along the Galien River in New Buffalo,
adjacent to a 86-acre Galien River County Park Preserve purchased
by Berrien County in 2001. This is the only remaining Great Lakes
marsh of its size in southern Michigan and a sanctuary for native and migratory birds and a
diverse population of native plants and animals.
The best access is via via low impact boating (canoe or kayak) which can be launched at the Galien River Access located on Red Arrow Hwy., just north of Kruger Road at the bridge in New Buffalo Township. This state-run
access area can also be used to launch small fishing boats.
Dog Park
The Sari Asher Memorial Park, located at 1420 East Washington St., is a designated area for dogs to run and play. Open daily, dusk to dawn to local residents and visitors. Onsite parking available.
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