Lakeside Park Beach

NO SIGNAGE ABOUT PAY TO PARK! This is definitely a money trap. 20 minutes of being attacked by bugs only to find a $50 to $100 parking ticket attached to our car windshield. Definitely not going back. Do Not recommend this park for walking!

I've seen people complaining about the parking but there is a QR code to pay online up to 3 hours and you can pay with multiple options. Mostly they complain because before it was free but I believe this is one of the best beaches around with sand instead of rocks and water is usually clean

Such a gorgeous park. Very clean, beautiful and relaxing place. It has many volleyball nets, big parking lot, great area to walk, two lighthouses and nice sandy beach area. Scenic view of the sunset

One of the nicest beaches in the St. Catharines area. Theres a huge parking lot, although you have to pay for parking now, which is $3 an hour, for a maximum of three hours. St. Catharines residents can apply for a $15 summer parking pass online. There’s a convenience store which has food and drinks such a popcorn, hotdogs, fries, and icecream. There’s huge washroom and change room areas. There’s a large grassy area and picnic tables. There’s also a shelter/ pavilion with picnic tables that you can rent out. There are Canadian geese in the grassy area typically so you have to be mindful of where you walk. The sand is clean, light and smooth. The water is clean, clear, calm and shallow for a great distance. There’s very few to no rocky areas in the water. As a result, the lake & beach area is great for water sports such as spikebouy, spikeball or football. The beach is long with lots of space to sit. There’s some shaded areas and trees as well. There’s opportunities to walk along the pier, picnic, or a ride a carousel. The beach is also close to restaurants, coffee shops (Balzacs, 416 Coffee, Thistle Cafe and Bookstore) and ice cream stores. However, the last few times I went there were some people who made the beach feel somewhat hostile through being disrespectful of others through their noise or displays. Overall, it’s a nice beach to go for a beach day, or a stroll with a friend, depending on parking.

This beach is a paradise for sunset lovers. With vibrant colors reflecting off the calm waters, every evening is a breathtaking spectacle. Simple yet stunning, it's the perfect spot for a serene sunset viewing.

So was little wet and drab but was fun! Water was a lot higher today than last week! Or even last month. Mussels are definitely taking over the lake. Sad to see.... Also will hurt walking on them in bare feet!!

Very windy to day. The dog had a blast on the beach. They now charge for parking and a new picnic shelter

This is definitely a little gem of s Beach. The city has spent a fair bit of money to renovate. The downside is that now you have to pay for parking. It's $3/hr for a maximum of 3 hrs. However, if you are a resident of St. Catharines, you can apply for a yearly pass for $15, and it's definitely worthwhile. Great facilities and a great beach.

Nice family park located off of Lake Ontario in Port Dalhousie. There is a huge beach, a picnic area, sidewalks and trails for walking and biking and a carousel with rides for just 5¢.The town of Port Dalhousie is just a block away.If you're familiar with the RUSH song Lakeside Park, this is the inspiration as drummer Neal Peart spent his summers working here.