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Summer in Oakdale: Washington County Beaches Open This Weekend

Washington County beaches will be open for the Memorial Day weekend.

The beaches at Big Marine Park Reserve, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Point Douglas Park, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park and Square Lake Regional Park open Saturday, May 26, and will remain open through Labor Day.

Beaches are open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. through July, and from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. in August.

Starting June 9 and ending Aug. 12, lifeguards will be on duty daily from noon until 8 p.m. When lifeguards are not on duty, swimming is at your own risk.

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Here’s three tips from the Washington County Parks Department to ensure a safe and fun experience:

  • All swimmers are responsible for their own health and safety. Parents and adults have an added responsibility for all children under their care.
  • The primary responsibility of lifeguards is to prevent accidents and to respond to dangerous situations that may occur. Lifeguards provide supervision, react to emergencies and enforce rules and regulations.
  • Swimming facilities are inherently dangerous. Follow all rules and regulations.

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