Lakeview Park Beach
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Lifeguards
Lakeview Park Beach will be staffed with lifeguards daily from Monday, June 20, 2022 through until Monday, September 5, 2022 between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. weather permitting. Supervision may be adjusted due to heat alerts, rain, or air temperatures falling below 18°C.
All lifeguards are certified through the Lifesaving Society and tested annually on waterfront rescues. Lifeguards provide public education, patrol the beach by foot and in towers, inspect the beach for hazards, administer first-aid and perform water rescues.
Boats and personal watercraft (i.e. motor boats, jet skis, rowboat, canoe, kayak, paddle boards, etc.) are not permitted in the Lakeview Park Beach swim area supervised by lifeguards.
Extended supervision hours due to heat alerts
During seasonal operating hours, when a heat alert has been issued by Environment Canada Lakeview Park Beach and splash pads will extend their hours and remain open until dusk, weather permitting.
Supervision by lifeguards may not be available due to rain or when air temperature falling below 18°C.
Beach flag system and water safety guidelines
Lakeview Park Beach is implementing a new beach flag system for the safety of community members. Many beaches across Ontario and the world use this universally recognized system to inform patrons of water conditions.
If there is a flag or sign that you do not understand, it is always best to ask a lifeguard. If there is no flag present it means there are no lifeguards on duty and the beach is not supervised.
| Swim zone flags |
| Lifeguards will mark the actively supervised swim zone each day with two red and yellow flags at the limit of the zone. It is always best to swim in between these two flags. Lifeguards know the swim area for drop-offs, depth and other hazards. |
| Hazard flags |
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Lifeguards will fly coloured flags on the back of their guard towers to indicate the current water conditions.
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| Safe swimming guidelines |
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How do I stay safe swimming at a waterfront? Swimming injuries, drownings and deaths are preventable by following these simple safety rules:
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Environmental conditions
While visiting Lakeview Park Beach, you may encounter a variety of environmental factors that you should be aware of, including: water quality issues, poor weather conditions and the daily sun U.V. exposure index.
| Water quality |
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Throughout the summer, the Durham Region Health Department tests waters at Lakeview Park Beach as part of its beach monitoring program. Water tests checks for high levels of harmful bacteria and let beach visitors know which beaches are safe for swimming. Be sure to check the Lakeview Park Beach water conditions and the Durham Region Health Department beach water reading to ensure it is safe to swim. Blue-green algae is a type of bacteria that can be harmful to both humans and animals. During warm periods or after heavy rainfalls, an algae bloom may rapidly occur causing hazardous swimming conditions. Water quality advisory signs may be posted as a precaution where the presence of blue-green algae was visually identified by Durham Region Health Department and/or confirmed by water quality testing conducted by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). For more information regarding blue-green algae can be found from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. To report blue-green algae blooms, call the Province’s Spills Action Centre at 416-325-3000 or 1-800-268-6060, or call the Durham Region Health Department’s Environmental Help Line. For more information regarding the beach monitoring program, please contact the Durham Region Health Department, Environmental Help Line at 1-888-777-9613 or 905-723-3818 extension 2188. |
| Poor weather conditions |
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During poor weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, hail, high winds, thunder or lightning, conditions may become unfavourable for swimming. During supervised hours, lifeguards will follow procedures to close the waterfront area to ensure that the swimmers are evacuated from the water area. Lifeguards will not remain on duty during severe weather conditions. Check the weather before visiting the beach and actively monitor changing conditions. |
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The sun at Lakeview Park Beach can be intense and caution should be taken when spending long periods of time outdoors. Before visiting the beach, be sure to check the U.V. index to limit your exposure to the sun. Bring plenty of sun screen, water for hydration, protective clothing and sunglasses. Please refer to the Durham Region’s Health Department for sun safety tips and more information to stay safe at the beach. |
Beach amenities and accessibility
Lakeview Park Beach is a sandy beach located on the shore of Lake Ontario within Lakeview Park and is a popular destination offering museums, picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, and a waterfront pier. There are 4 beach volleyball courts available for rent. Washrooms are open when lifeguards on are on-duty.
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| Lakeview Park Beach is equipped with beach access mats that are secured into the boardwalk and bolted down in the sand. These highly durable mats make make the beach accessible for people with mobility aids. The mats are maintained daily by City Parks staff and allow all to enjoy visiting the beach for the day. | |||||||||
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Beach volleyball courts located at Lakeview Park Beach are available for rental. All bookings require a completed Application for the use of City-Owned Facilities. Please read the application, complete and submit to the Facility Booking Office.
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