The Beach is Open - Lakeside Commons

Lakeside Commons Beach is open to the public. With the transition into phase three of Minnesota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic additional outdoor activities are able to be open. City staff and the Blaine City Council moved to quickly open up this popular amenity for the community.

The city will take a phased approach to opening the beach amenities. The beach area will be open and there will be staff on site during beach hours, 10AM – 8PM daily. The beach attendant will enforce beach rules and remind beach users to follow social distancing guidelines. Please note that the attached Lakeside Commons Park closes daily at 9PM, which is one hour earlier than other parks in the city.

At this time, only the beach will be open. The splash pad, boathouse, restroom building, volleyball court, and changing facilities will remain closed. Additional portable restrooms will be placed near the beach.

The city is projecting a downturn in revenue due to COVID-19 and each amenity brings added costs in terms of staffing and operation. The city is happy to be able to open the beach and additional amenities will be evaluated as the season continues.

When using the beach and park please remember to maintain six feet of distance between other park users. Also, please remember to pick up after your group when using the park.

The Blaine Police Department will be on site frequently to ensure that visitors are obeying park rules and hours.

For the current status on the beach and other events and programs, visit BlaineMN.gov/ParkRecStatus