Beach690 Perryman Street
Oval Beach
Historic Oval Beach is nestled among towering sand dunes and bordered by the winding Kalamazoo River on its way to Lake Michigan.
- Season
- Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Parking
- $15 a day at the beach, or a season pass from City Hall
- Dogs
- None from Memorial Day weekend through September 30
- Lifeguards
- None; swim at your own risk
Parking Passes
| Day passSold at the beach only | $15 |
|---|---|
| Season pass, City of Saugatuck taxpayersSold at City Hall only | $20 |
| Season passSold at City Hall and the beach | $75 |
| Failure to display a day or season passFine | $25 |
Purchase your parking pass at Saugatuck City Hall or call with a credit card to have it mailed.
A pass is needed from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in season. City Hall is at 102 Butler Street, (269) 857-2603.
When the Lot Fills
During peak summer hours the Oval Beach parking area can reach capacity for short periods of time. The City encourages visitors to plan ahead and be aware of potential delays entering the Beach. Other options visitors may choose to enter the Beach are walking/hiking or biking.
Beach Rules
- No dogs allowed from Memorial Day Weekend through September 30th.
- No launching of watercraft on beach.
- No alcoholic beverages.
- No smoking.
- No nudity.
- No fires on beach.
- No personal grilling.
- Stay off dune grass.
- Stay on trails.
Lifeguards and Weddings
- Are there lifeguards?
- No. The Oval Beach is swim at your own risk.
- May I rent the beach for a wedding?
- No. Unfortunately wedding ceremonies are not permitted at Oval Beach as they negatively impact beach operations. There are however other better equipped wedding venues in the Saugatuck-Douglas area to accommodate your plans. The city does rent the Gazebo in Coghlin Park for weddings.
Getting Here Without a Car
If you're looking for the ultimate in small town charm, take a ride on the Saugatuck Chain Ferry. From there you can walk to Mt. Baldhead Park to climb the 303 stairs to the top of the tallest sand dune in town, then follow the beautiful winding paths to the beach. If stairs aren't your speed, take a stroll down the John Woollam Trail to the beach.
