Selner Park
Kewaunee, Wisconsin · on Lake Michigan · Selner Park & Beach
Verified · 4 independent sources
- WATER
- lake
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- No fee found
- SEASON
- May
About Selner Park
Selner Park and Beach is a city-owned sandy public beach on Lake Michigan in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, located at 616 Lake Street just south of downtown near the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse. It is an officially maintained swim beach whose water quality is regularly tested for public safety.
The beach sits on the Lake Michigan shoreline within the small harbor city of Kewaunee, with views across the water to the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse. The park area includes a shaded picnic area, boardwalk, and benches adjacent to the sand beach.
Swimming at Selner Park
Swimming is in open Lake Michigan water off a large sandy beach; the setting is a typical family Great Lakes beach (not a secluded natural swimming hole) suited to casual wading and swimming, sandcastle building, and beach volleyball rather than deep-water or current-driven swimming.
How to get to this swimming hole
Located at 616 Lake Street in Kewaunee, just south of the downtown/harbor area, within walking distance of the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse.
Parking: Parking is available west of the beach, per Swim Guide's beach description.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. This is a drive-up city beach at 616 Lake Street; parking is directly adjacent to the sand, so there is only a short walk (well under 5 minutes) from the lot to the water, not a hike.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
OK with supervision
Large sandy, gently sloping Lake Michigan beach is easy for kids to wade into, but no lifeguards are documented and Swim Guide's own hazard advice tells visitors to check for dangerous currents/tides before swimming; the beach's E. coli monitoring also failed the WI freshwater standard on at least one recent test date, so checking the current bacteria status is worthwhile before bringing kids in.
Parking
Lot
Swim Guide describes parking as available just west of the beach, giving easy access to the waterfront and park area. No cost or fee information was found in any source, and no size/capacity figures are published.
Restrooms
Yes
Public restrooms are on site at the park/beach, confirmed by both the City of Kewaunee parks page and Swim Guide's beach description; a pavilion is also present.
On the water
No boat launch, ramp, or watercraft policy is documented for this beach in any source found; official facility lists (city parks page, Swim Guide, county tourism) describe it as a swimming/sand-beach park with restrooms, pavilion, playground, and volleyball rather than a boating access point. Leaving allowed craft empty rather than assuming open-lake access implies permitted launching here.
Selner Park: FAQ
Is Selner Park kid friendly?
Large sandy, gently sloping Lake Michigan beach is easy for kids to wade into, but no lifeguards are documented and Swim Guide's own hazard advice tells visitors to check for dangerous currents/tides before swimming; the beach's E. coli monitoring also failed the WI freshwater standard on at least one recent test date, so checking the current bacteria status is worthwhile before bringing kids in.
Do I need to hike to reach Selner Park?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Selner Park?
Swim Guide describes parking as available just west of the beach, giving easy access to the waterfront and park area. No cost or fee information was found in any source, and no size/capacity figures are published.
When is the best time to visit Selner Park?
Beach water quality is monitored weekly from late May through September 30, indicating this is the active swim season.
What are the rules at Selner Park?
No posted rules or hours were found in official sources beyond a general recommendation to check current posted regulations with the City of Kewaunee (920-388-5000).
What water body is Selner Park on?
Selner Park is on Lake Michigan, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.
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