I feel like this is the perfect beach for a small town. It was not overly busy on a Sunday around 11am, but it was overcast and only about 70 degrees. The water was still freezing so we only put our feet in. I loved the fountain and the carousel. There are lots of benches and observation points. Plus, parking was quick and easy. There was also surprisingly clean public restrooms as well. read more

Silver Beach County Park - Parks Near Me - Saint Joseph, Michigan

This is my childhood beach location. There's so much that has changed here over the years, but all necessary upgrades. There's a handicap accessible playground and more seating to eat at the little beach food shop. Walking the pier allows you to see a great view of the shoreline, but be careful on windy and wavy days as the water comes up over the pier . In the peak summer months, I would recommend parking up on top of the bluff and walking down the steps right by Silver Beach Pizza, so you can save yourself from the cluster of cars trying to get down to beach parking. Also, St. Joe city is changing parking and routing near Silver Beach so be aware of traffic shifts. All in all, a great beach for families, but 4/5 stars because some other beaches are less touristy, which locals like myself much prefer. read more

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This park is absolutely beautiful and extremely well maintained. Such a beautiful beach! Makes me wish I lived on this side of Michigan. I could honestly spend every day here and I wouldn't get tired of it. read more

In the heart of all the fun but can be expensive to park. We came to the park around 7pm and you have to pay the full $15 for being out of state and to get a day pass. Since we had a motorhome we were charged an additional $8. The beach area is really nice. Lots of sand and the lake is shallow and clear. They have bathrooms and food along the edge of the beach and other rentals like chairs during the day. Great playground for the kids. If you walk towards town there is a splash pad that is really large and a carousel. Then you can easily walk up the stairs into town. read more

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We came in the off season but this park is very nice. I would love to come in the summer to see it in full swing.

** Clean ** ** Safe ** ** Rough on the Parking ** I almost gave Siver Beach four stars because the parking situation is not the greatest. Could not do it though, the beach itself is fantastic. No riff raff, it was pretty much a family environment. Nice sand, no trash. Oh and it's free to enter. The parking: they have a parking lot and there's street parking available. If the lot fills up, they close it. Not the worst. read more

Silver Beach County Park - Parks Near Me - Saint Joseph, Michigan

Silver Beach County Park was very nice until a fee for Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays was instated before May 31st. Why? Doesn't your county have enough funds to allow weekends to be free...especially for senior citizens that live on a fixed income? Unbelievable & disappointing indeed!! read more

Silver Beach has a beautiful view of Lake Michigan, sand, and people. Sunset is the best. However, the overcrowding and stress inducing parking can make it hard to enjoy. There is also very limited shade. read more

We enjoyed our time at silver beach county park. The beach has power sand. The beach is very well maintained and clean. They also had a kids playground on the beach. The kids loved the playground. We walked up and down the beach. The kids definitely enjoyed themselves and I would definitely be back. I will have to return in a warmer month. read more

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A beautiful beach/park with a beach town environment. There's a nice splash pad just a little off the beach. A safe and beautiful environment. Beach is clean too. read more

Silver Beach County Park - Parks Near Me - Saint Joseph, Michigan

Life is what you make of it.... At the beach with sand and water.... But it is cold. Loving each day. Still scenic and chill on a cold day. Little trip with wife. read more

Silver Beach County Park - Silver beach - Parks Near Me - Saint Joseph, Michigan

This beach is clean and not overly crowded and it's a friendly environment. Worth the drive from Chicago. I rather come to this beach than the one in downtown Chicago or read more

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Located in St Joseph, Silver Beach is considered the most popular beach facing west towards Chicago on Lake Michigan for out-of-towners and Michiganders alike which my partner, his family and I visited today. There is actually an Amtrak stop here. With 2,450 feet of beach, swimmers and kayakers have plenty of room for their own activities. As it was starting to get colder during off season, it wasn't crowded and the concession stand closed but didn't let that stopped us from getting in some very nice photo opportunities of the beach and the light houses just across the lake inlet. Nearby there was a gorgeous carousel and pizzeria named after the location. If you are ever in the area, please take time to stop and take it all in. read more

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The beach was very spacious, and the sand was the perfect for playing in! My family loved it! The water was a slight cool temperature, but enough to satisfy the fun I had. And just down the shore was a peaceful pier walk that ended with a great view point! The only downside is the showers. They were "out of order" for over a year! Really inconvenient because of the sandy, long walk, back from the shore. Despite the one downside, the beach was beautiful and calming. Because my family had a great time, it's a 5 star!! read more

Just a serene, wonderful beach on Lake Michigan in the town of St Joseph (aka St Joe). Very well maintained and always clean. Parking lots nearby. There's a food stand on the beach that always has a line but carries snacks, drinks, and ice cream. Things can get busy on weekends--especially in the summer and on holidays--however we've always found a nice spot to settle on the sand. The waves and breeze are awesome. My favorite is going early in the morning when folks haven't arrived and taking a walk while viewing the delightful, calming scenery. read more

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We came to watch the sunset. Didn't have enough time to actually use the beach. We parked in free parking and took the long walk to the beach. Very long and many stairs! To park within the beach it's $12. Beach looked clean and had nice bathroom facilities. Lots of people were watching the sunset - so many people in fact, it seemed like a firework show was going to happen and everyone was getting their seats! Lots of places to sit with picnic tables and benches. Not a bad view from the beach. Great sunset views! Love watching the waves! Nice playground for kids. We walked the pier as well and saw a street performer with fire, pretty cool! Lots of action in a small town! read more

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Can imagine this would be nice during warm season. Lots of beach and water access. Playgrounds, fun activities for kids, besides the beach itself. Winds are high on this cold and blustery day. No sun bathing for us today. :P read more

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Just a beautiful beach. I have never seen it trashed, the staff do a good job of maintaining the peace, and it is BEAUTIFUL. Also, it's just down the street from Silver Beach Pizza (yassssss). Can't go wrong here! read more

Silver Beach County Park - Gorgeous day with big waves - Parks Near Me - Saint Joseph, Michigan

The weather was overcast and drizzling so didn't get in the water but it was very clean. It truly crowded even on a dull day. The splash pad is a must! read more

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This is a nice alternative to S. Haven as it is much more relaxed albeit smaller community and beach. However, if you just want the lake, you got it! read more

Silver Beach County Park - Parks Near Me - Saint Joseph, Michigan

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This beach is the most known and most popular beach in the area. Everyone flocks here once the weather is warm to enjoy the water, the swings/ park equipment close by and the small concession stand that has summery treats. It is generally well kept and if there is a "party" down here, the trash won't stay long. If your looking for beach glass, this place is usually picked over, but if you continue along the coast you'll wonder onto Lions Park Beach which usually has some. I am not much of a people person, so on crowded days I usually avoid Silver Beach, but it is a great place to dig your toes in the sand. read more

Silver Beach County Park - Parks Near Me - Saint Joseph, Michigan

Beautiful park right next to the water. The beach was clean and great sand! Good facilities. Highly recommend!

Just an fantastic day trip! It's worth it. You won't regret making the decision to visit Silver Beach! The pricing for parking is fantastic, the location is nice, the beach is always clean! read more

Always the best pizza in southwest Michigan. Service is always great. It's worth the wait.

Always a wonderful time. Lots of parking, close to downtown shopping, soft sand and a relaxing, beach experience. Family friendly, fountain is always fun for the kids. Thumbs up, well done. read more

This is just a great beach to spend a day at. First off its really clean and safe. The day we came was on a Saturday and it was really busy but we found parking fairly close by. Just off the beach they have a shower area to wash the sand off your body so you won't leave a sand dune in your car. Plenty of options for food and drink at the beach and around the beach. Make sure you visit the beautiful light house before you head home for the day. read more

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The kids had a ton of fun and they playground entertained them well. Having the beach there was great and there were art sculptures everywhere. The only downside was they charge to park there, but there is free parking nearby just up the hill behind the pizza place or around the corner at the park just past the bridge (which is a nice walk, as we saw deer and the rotating bridge). read more

Was hanging out in downtown St. Joe with my niece, and we decided to make the trek down here. If you're looking for a good workout in the middle of winter, this is definitely the place. In the summer, this beach has much to offer families and singletons alike. Walking distance to Silver Beach Pizza, a carousel, kids' Discovery Zone. Highly recommend! read more

Silver Beach County Park - View of the lighthouse from the children's play area in February. - Parks Near Me - Saint Joseph, Michigan

Nice clean beach along Lake Michigan. I think my only gripe was $12 to park here. What is this Disneyland? Aside from that, the bathrooms were relatively clean and actually had stalls dedicated to change in rather than trying to change in a regular bathroom stall which was nice. I'm still pretty irked about that $12 parking fee though, aside from the maintenance people I saw there were no lifeguards on duty and the food stand was closed... So what did that parking fee pay for exactly? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Anyways, this one's got showers to rinse off the sand, some swing sets to play on, a carousel, and even some picnic tables I noticed on my way out. Decent sized beach overall and crowds definitely come out when its hot out. That's all I got on this one. 'Til next time, cheers! 244/365 read more

Great beach area! It is both kid and adult friendly as well. Parking can be quite tedious but we found a way. We parked about three blocks and walked down so we saved the hassle of being in the middle of cars coming and going in all directions. They have some bbq spots, volleyball areas and many more. Even though, the beach was very crowded, there's always a spot for everyone. read more

I grew up in Florida so typically this is not something that I would call a beach, but I did enjoy myself here. Out of the other beaches that I've been to in Michigan, I would say that this is the best one. The water wasn't to cold either. I would recommend this beach for anyone willing to travel a couple hours for a fun beach trip. P.s watching the sunset here is BEAUTIFUL read more

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Large beach on beautiful Lake Michigan. Get there early as parking fills up quickly. Out of state resident parking is now $15 for the day. Public restrooms, snacks and a playground are located close to the parking lot. From this beach you can walk to the pier across from the famous St. Joe Lighthouse. When it's hot and sunny, highly recommend something to keep your feet cool as the sand gets very hot. Restrooms need to be cleaned more frequently. read more

While I do like this Beach very much.. I just tried to do a cannonball and broke my tailbone. Water is very cold and hard. 0/10, do not recommend this activity. read more

VERY popular park, heavily used (its mid-July) and keeping up with litter on beach is probably impossible. Great amenities from splash pad/fountains, carousel, swing sets, walking path, covered picnic tables and restrooms. An added benefit is the Pizza place right there at the park. Take it to go and enjoy a picnic at sunset. It's a great memory of our first trip to Lake Michigan. read more

Silver Beach County Park - Parks Near Me - Saint Joseph, Michigan

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First time coming to saint joseph and it didnt disappoint water was clean beach was clean and people were friendly. My son enjoyed being in the water and it was fun read more

Silver Beach County Park - My husband and son - Parks Near Me - Saint Joseph, Michigan

Great beach area! Perfect for adults, families and kids! Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy! Clean area. On Friday-Sunday the parking lot fills quickly. Parking is $12 for it if area visitors. Large splash pad area, swing set/play area in the sand, Men's and Women's restrooms, benches & picnic tables, life guards on duty. etc. There is a building to purchase drinks/hot dogs/hamburgers/etc and a short walk up the path is Silver Town Pizza where the Amtrak train really stops! We didn't eat at the pizza place because it was so crowded, but many people said it was the best restaurant in the area. You can order a pizza and take to the beach. Great place to watch the sunset and you can walk to one of the piers from this area. It is also within walking distance to the carousel and you can walk up the hill to the bluff and all the shops/restaurants up the hill. Friday nights during summer the town offers a movie in the park at 9:30 pm but the parks rotate. Something to keep in mind though! read more

A beautiful beach even when it is a chilly (35 degrees) Saturday afternoon. Considering how many people were out at this park today in this weather, I can only imagine how popular it is in the summer. Lots of parking, lots of sand, nice facilities, fantastic view of the water and the lighthouses. We'll be back when it's warmer. read more

Silver Beach County Park - Parks Near Me - Saint Joseph, Michigan

This was worth the 2 hour drive from Chicago. So much so that we are already planning to come back next summer and possibly stay a few days. Mid week during the last week before school and there was hardly a crowd, even with the high 80 temps. But I could see how this beach is popular. The sand is white and soft, the bathrooms are close by and seemed pretty clean (although again, there wasn't much of a crowd the day we visited). The water was calm and pretty shallow, even half way to the buoy markers. Parking was super close so lugging our stuff out of the car to a good spot wasn't that big of a deal. Multiple volleyball nets set up and there's options to rent paddleboards and other water activity items. There's a snack shack that sold ice cream and other things, but it was closed the day we visited. There's a playground and big water spray/splash pad area in short walking distance. And same with an enclosed carousel. read more

I Love Michigan sand and sun! So when I want to take in all that Summer has to offer I head North. Your sister beach, just south of you by only 20 minutes use to be my all time fave, but after a wonderful visit I am awarding NB the silver medal. Silver Beach gets the gold. The easy and large parking area, the soft and not rocky sand, and the clear water and sand banks were truly wonderful. Add the fact that weather was on your side and allowing all your glory to shine. Want to play volleyball, well pick from the 20+ areas all decked with nets. It was a choice spot for the women's volleyball team from Valpo the day we came to visit. The bathrooms were accommodating and clean. Not to forget to mention has more than 3 stalls. The concession stand was large and variety of choices were to be had. Don't want to get wet in the water but want to cool off then head across the street to the water park. The kids get a kick out of the special display 15 minutes. Try it out. I left only thinking about when will I be able to come back again. Ah Summer went by so fast. read more

We love Silver Beach Park. The beach and surrounding buildings are very well maintained. The staff is very nice and the lifeguards are on their A game keeping everyone safe. The kids love the beachside playground!!!! read more

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