Klode Park Beach Whitefish Bay Open Water Swimming

Klode Park Beach is the site of the most enduring and best known open water swimming group in the greater Milwaukee. Connect with Lake Michigan Swimmers group typically 6AM and 6PM weekdays and noon on Sundays, confirm at lakemichiganswimmers.blogspot.com Read about them at https://www.milwaukeemag.com/meet-the-intrepid-lake-michigan-swimmers/

The site is a small, well-maintained, sand and pebble beach where usually quiet, grassy Klode Park meets Lake Michigan. The park includes basic amenities like bathrooms, benches, and picnic areas. There are no lifeguards.

Water quality at Klode Park Beach is generally good, but it’s worth checking daily water quality reports posted by the Milwaukee Health Department, or by the USEPA, especially after heavy rains, which can impact bacterial levels. Lifeguards are not typically stationed here, so plan accordingly and prioritize safety by swimming with a buddy or in a group.

The local municipal government, Whitefish Bay, actively works to maintain Klode Park Beach, minimize shoreline erosion, and maintain water quality.

The park features bicycle racks for cyclists, and is accessible by Milwaukee County Transit System buses, making it an accessible destination for self contained swimmers. There is ample parking for cars.