About Washington Park & Beach

Enjoy the shores of Lake Michigan in beautiful Washington Park. This 140-acre park has 2 miles of pristine beach, the Washington Park Zoo, Sunset Grille, the Michigan City Senior Center, concessions, the Oasis Splash Park, public art, amphitheater, a marina, public fishing and fish cleaning station, boat launch, picnic shelters, historical monuments and WPA structures and a working lighthouse. Washington Park hosts annual world class sporting events and festivals and is home to the famous Festival of Holiday Lights in Dec/Jan. Open daily 5am-midnight.