Durand Eastman Beach
Opens Daily June 19, noon - 6 p.m.
Closes September 6
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 from noon till 6 p.m., 7 days a week during the summer (cool Sweep days hours are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
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.