Life's a Beach, so Park it

Beaches

Casco Beach, Orono
Narrow strip of land 60 feet wide and 235 feet long between 2871 and 2879 Casco Point Road on Spring Park Bay

Crescent Beach
Hwy 7 to Cty Rd 19 W follow Cty Rd 19 to Birch Bluff Road, turn left
(952) 474-7994

Excelsior Commons Beach
Best beach and park on the lake, something for everyone.
Hwy 7 W to Excelsior exit, proceed to the corner of the Lake and Water St.
(952) 474-5233

Lake Independence Beach
Hwy 394 W to Hwy 12 to Cty Rd 19 N
(763) 479-0527

Lake Minnetonka Regional Park Beach
Hwy 7 W to Cty Rd 44 N
(952) 474-4822

Lydiard Beach, Orono
This is a narrow strip of land 66 feet wide and 566 feet long on Lydiard Street and on Carman's Bay

Minnetonka Beach
Not just the name of a town, but a nice beach as well.
Hwy 394 W to Cty Rd 15 W, 1/2 mile past the Arcola bridge
(952) 471-8878

Mound Bay Park Beach
Check out Music in the Park on Thursdays. Volleyball court, grills and tables, a great playground (sans swing set) and a nice beach with a lifeguard.
Hwy 394 W to Cty Rd 15 W to Commerce Blvd., turn left and proceed 1 mile
(952) 472-0600

Nelson/Lakeside Beach
In Long Lake, Hwy 12 E to Lake Street Left to Lake
(952) 473-6961

Summit Beach Park, Orono
This is on the East end of Long Lake on East Long Lake Road

Wakota Beach
Grab a bite at the Caribbean after a game of tennis and a quick swim. Nice playground for kids and the beach has a lifeguard.
Hwy 7 to Cty Rd 19 W to West Point Road, turn right
 (952) 474-7994

Wayzata Beach
Hwy 394 to Central Ave., turn left, proceed to Wayzata Blvd. Turn right, then first left; proceed to Lake Street and turn right. Proceed to Barry Ave., turn left and proceed to Grove Street and turn left.
(952) 473-0234