The beach was closed when we visited, and it looked like it might have been that way for awhile, so it is worth calling ahead. They do list themselves as having a swimming beach, so we aren’t sure what the deal is. The water was a cloudy tan, and we didn’t see anyone swimming, though […]
We don’t know why this area isn’t shaded green on Google maps, but it is a huge state park beach, and one of our favorites. There is an updated pavilion where they hold events, and a tiki beach bar and restaurant in the main building. There are also cute concession stands on the beach itself, […]
This is a really pretty park that seems to be semi-abandoned…? There are signs saying not to swim when lifeguards aren’t present, but the lifeguard station looked shuttered. There is still public access though, and there are bathrooms, a playground, and sports fields. Call before coming if you want to find out about the beach. […]
This is a weird area because we believe it is a public town beach, but it is surrounded by a couple of bars/clubs. Apparently it is quite the party scene. Either way, there isn’t much parking, so you might have to eat at a restaurant just to use their parking lot. Our GPS is for […]
This is a town park with a medium sized beach, and two lifeguard stations. The swimming area wasn’t roped off when we were there, so we don’t know how large it is. There is a picnic and pavilion area, bathrooms, and a playground. Next door is a lighthouse you can visit. http://www.dunkirktoday.com/city-offices/parks
Letchworth State Park is called the “The Grand Canyon of the East” and was voted the best state park in America by USA Today readers http://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2015/04/01/top-state-parks-usa/70781988/ The park has multiple waterfalls, lots of cabins to rent, camping, a restaurant, and gift shops. There is a lot to do here, and the falls are stunning. We started […]
This is a fun little town beach, with a bar and restaurant beside it. There is Carribean blue water, a large beach, and a pretty view of the bluffs. There are multiple lifeguards, but only a small swimming area was open when we were there. The area feels sort of cute and kitschy. http://www.townofevans.org/departments/parks/lebp.html
There is a small to medium swim area, and a huge sand beach. This is a beautiful area, with turquoise water and stone cliffs, and there also appears to be some kind of ruin. There is a large picnic area, and the facilities are updated and well maintained. http://nysparks.com/parks/91/details.aspx
There is something really great about this beach-it feels a little abandoned, like you’re at the end of the earth. You walk through the park and some forest, over a river canal, and then come out onto a huge sand beach with some vacant buildings. There is a lifeguard and the dunes are protected, and […]
This park is a “maybe swim.” Different sources list it as having swimming or not having swimming, or as being temporarily closed for blue-green algae. There wasn’t swimming when we visited, but sometimes the blue-green algae problem can persist for years. Call the town office ahead of time if you want to swim. This is […]