Hennepin County public swimming beaches map

• 07/20/2023

~ from Hennepin County News

Stay up-to-date with Hennepin County's beach map

Hennepin County’s interactive beach map shows the current water status of local public swimming beaches, including whether they’re contaminated and closed. It includes beaches that are monitored by other jurisdictions like cities or regional park authorities. Find the map at hennepin.us/beaches. 
 
Other tips for healthy recreation and swimming 

• Wait 24 hours to swim after a heavy rainfall 
• Shower after being at the beach 
• Don't swallow water 

• Wash your hands thoroughly before eating and after using the bathroom 
• Don't swim if you're sick or have a weakened immune system 
• Put tight-fitting rubber or plastic pants on children who aren’t toilet-trained 
• Take your children for frequent bathroom breaks 
• Don't attract birds to the beach by feeding them 
• Pick up your trash 
• If you boat, properly dispose of waste 
• Keep pets safe by being on the lookout for blue-green algae blooms. 

More summer safety resources 

• Cooling options: Hennepin County’s interactive cooling options map shows places where you go to stay cool and prevent overheating: hennepin.us/cool 
• Hennepin County Sheriff’s office water safety tips 
• Minnesota Department of Health: Staying Healthy at the Beach