All Waukesha County Beaches Changing To 'Swim At Your Own Risk'

WAUKESHA, WI — Waukesha County officials are reporting that as lifeguard staff availability changes, the Waukesha County Parks lifeguard-staffed beaches will begin to transition to "Swim at Your Own Risk" beaches beginning Tuesday, Aug.14.

“As summer draws to a close, we like to continue to offer swimming options for both residents and visitors,” said County Executive Paul Farrow in a prepared statement. “The switch to all Swim at Your Own Risk beaches allows us to extend the season for as long as the weather will allow.”

Swim At Your Own Risk beaches will be open daily from sunrise to sunset. Waukesha County park staff will continue to conduct regular daily maintenance of the beach, restrooms, and surrounding areas.

Water quality testing will also continue, and water quality signs will be posted. All swimmers must stay within shallow water section only which is designated by rope and buoys. The designated roped area does not include the deep section at locations with docks/rafts/diving boards. Children require close adult supervision at all times.

2018 End-of-Beach Season Schedule:

Menomonee Park, W220N7884 Townline Road, Menomonee Falls

Staffed with Lifeguards - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Tuesday, August 14 at 7 p.m.

Swim At Your Own Risk - daily, sunrise to sunset, Wednesday, August 15 through October 7

Muskego Park, S83W20370 Janesville Road, Muskego

Staffed with Lifeguards - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Thursday, August 16 at 7 p.m.

Swim At Your Own Risk - daily, sunrise to sunset, Friday, August 17 through October 7

Naga-Waukee Park, 651 S.T.H 83, Hartland

Staffed with Lifeguards - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Monday, August 20 at 7 p.m.

Swim At Your Own Risk - daily, sunrise to sunset, Tuesday, August 21 through October 7

Fox Brook Park, 2925 N. Barker Road, Brookfield

Staffed with Lifeguards - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Sunday, August 26 at 7 p.m.

Swim At Your Own Risk - daily, sunrise to sunset, Monday, August 27 through September 3

Swim at Your Own Risk (S.A.Y.O. R.) Beaches will continue through October 7

Minooka Park, 1927 E. Sunset Drive, Waukesha – daily, sunrise to sunset

Mukwonago, Park, S100W31900 C.T.H. LO, Mukwonago – daily, sunrise to sunset

For more information, visit our web site at www.waukeshacountyparks.com or follow @WaukeshaCoParks on Twitter or like us on Facebook

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