Anoka County - Beaches - Minnesota Beaches

Anoka County - Beaches
Administrative Office | Activity Center Building in Bunker Hills Regional Park | 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW | Andover, MN 55304
General information line: 763-757-3920

Anoka County is home to some of the finest sand beaches in the metropolitan area. They are located inside the following parks:

Lake George Regional Park
Martin-Island-Linwood Lakes Regional Park
Coon Lake County Park
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park (Centerville Beach)

The Centerville and Lake George beaches have creative playgrounds and beach volleyball courts. These picturesque sites are great places to cool off in a natural setting. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from early June through late August.

Outdoor Swimming Lessons
The YMCA offers swimming lessonas at many of Anoka County's area lakes. For more information please contact 763-717-1837. All registrations are taken through the Northtown YMCA in Coon Rapids. Classes offered include the Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish & Polliwog, for children ages 3-6.

The YMCA reserves the right to cancel classes not meeting the minimum enrollment requirement of 3 children per level.

Please note: vehicle entry permits are required at Lake George Regional Park and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve. One-day-use permits may be purchased at the park's entrance (gatehouse) for $5. A windshield sticker permit, good for 12 months from the date of purchase, can be purchased for $25 at the park's entrance (gatehouse) and is valid for all Anoka County, Carver County, and Washington County regional parks.