The Durand Eastman Beach is closed and the City will continue to monitor the high lake levels for the Summer of 2020.
Durand Eastman Beach
Durand Eastman Beach on Lake Ontario hosted over 139,000 visits in 2018! The beach, on Lakeshore Drive (map), is part of Durand Eastman Park, one of Rochester area's four-season natural gems. The beach boasts 5,000 feet of Lake Ontario waterfront; the Park also features steep wooded slopes, valleys, scenic vistas, small lakes, spring flowering trees and wildlife including swans, turkeys, and fox; and spectacular fall foliage colors.
Swimming is supervised by beach guards in its designated area (Lot A). All staff are trained in lifesaving, First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Swimming Hours and Beach Closures
Lifeguards are on duty noon till 6 p.m., 7 days a week during the summer (except during cool sweeps it is open until 7pm)
For daily beach conditions, call the Monroe County Beach Hotline at (585) 753-5887. The hotline is updated each morning.
Parking and Transportation
Parking is FREE
Use the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority's Google Trip Planner to get a bus to the Beach
Essential Rules
Never swim alone.
No beach balls or flotation devices.
Never use drugs or alcohol when swimming.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Grills, fires, and glass containers are not allowed on the beach.
Animals must be leashed at all times.
For more information, call 585-428-6626 or 585-428-7888.