Enjoy the free access to St. Catharines' beautiful beaches on the shores of Lake Ontario. The City of St. Catharines maintains three beaches and associated park lands for residents and visitors to enjoy. Popular beach amenities include picnic areas, swimming, walking trails, playgrounds, volleyball courts, a boat launch and more.
Beaches are open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. during the season.
Paid parking is in effect from May 1 to Sept. 30 at Lakeside Park and Sunset Beach with free offsite parking available nearby. Visit our Beach Parking Page for more information on beach parking, rates, Resident Beach Parking Permits and boat launch parking.