Some Michigan City beaches reopening Friday

Michigan City will be reopening Washington Park, Fedder's Alley and the Esplanade on Friday.

Access to beaches at stops 2-13 will be open to swimmers, runners, walkers and activities.

Washington Park is open only to those with 2019 or 2020 beach stickers. It will be open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All residents are required to wear face coverings except when in the water swimming or exercising.

Beach Rules

• No groups of more than 10 people will be permitted
• Facial coverings must be worn at all times when in public
• Facial coverings are not required for:
  • Children under 3-years old
  • Persons who have trouble breathing due to a chronic pre-existing condition; persons who are not able to remove face coverings without assistance or on their own
  • Persons involved in strenuous activity
  • While in the lake
• Facial coverings must be worn in restrooms
• Facial coverings that are wet are ineffective (beachgoers should bring an additional clean and dry face covering to replace a face covering that becomes wet or dirty)
• Social distancing is not required for family members who reside together, up to a maximum of 10 people
• Beachfront restrooms
  • Access to restrooms is limited to maintain 6 feet of separation between individuals
  • Restrooms will be cleaned and disinfected every 2 to 3 hours

Beach activities that are permitted, with facial covering or six feet of distance between people of different households include:

• Walking
• Swimming
• Sunbathing
• Sitting and eating among families of the same household

Activities not permitted

• No groups larger than 10 persons can congregate
• No shared equipment among people from different households
• No canopies/tents
• No organized or group activities involving groups of 2 or more
• No special events, including group picnics
• No dogs or pets on the beach
• No fishing on the beach
• No littering
• No grilling
• No fires