Seasonal public swimming11 miOneida Lake
Dutchman Island
Green Lakes Beach
Green Lakes State Park, Minoa, New YorkLake on Green LakesSeasonal swimming beach
Green Lakes State Park has a designated swimming beach open daily from 11am to 7pm during the stated summer season.
- Water
- Lake, Green Lakes
- Entry
- $10 per vehicle from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 8am-7pm daily.
- Swim hours
- Park: dawn to dusk year-round. Beach/swimming: 11am-7pm daily, May 23 to September 7, 2026.
- Facilities
- Beach, trails, boat rentals, accessible beach wheelchair
- Lifeguard
- Lifeguards are present in the designated swimming area.
- Managed by
- New York State Parks
When you can swim
Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
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Aug
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
Rules to know before you go
- Swim only in designated areas.
- Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty.
- Follow lifeguard directions.
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Questions about Green Lakes Beach
Can you swim at Green Lakes Beach?
Yes. Public swimming is available at the designated beach during the stated seasonal hours, when a lifeguard is on duty.
Does it cost anything to swim at Green Lakes Beach?
$10 per vehicle from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 8am-7pm daily.
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