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Nice beach, seems a little less busy than silver beach. However it's ridiculous that my recreation pass is good for silver beach and you have to pay for this beach when literally a canal/river separates it.
Tiscornia Park is a beach that I have come to since I was a child. My best friend and I came here about a week ago to check out the erosion from all the flooding that's been happening recently. A lot of the beach is now under water which makes me super sad. But even if the beach is receeding faster than my fathers hairline, I will always love this beach. I wish more people saw the damages of global warming because Tiscornia beach is truly a prime example of climate change. I won't ever stop fighting for my beaches here in Michigan. I will continue to rage with the power of a tsunami. Until next visit, and pixie dust.
On my lighthouse tour (there are 105 on the loop around Lake Michigan - yes, really), this was my first visit and it did not disappoint! We visited on a cold fall day and didn't see another soul when visiting. Easy parking with two entries out to the pier. We chose to climb the small staircase above the public restrooms and walk the beach to the pier. The sand will be in my shoes forever :) The walk out to the first lighthouse was easy and no concerns, from the first to the second we saw slippery spots and a much narrowed walk way - if you are comfortable, totally worth walking all the way to the end to look back to the beach. We walked back down the entire pier and past a beautiful sculpture to return to the parking lot. The entire walk and view took us about 40 minutes, but definitely a leisurely pace! Bring a camera, maybe a selfie stick and if it is cold you will want a jacket that can break the wind when you are walking out on the water.
Direct access to the beach, bathrooms, and the lighthouse. You have to pay to park, but it is worth it. The bathrooms are immediately accessible as you walk towards the beach and there are some small dunes for kids to run up as well. Once you enter the beach area, the lighthouse is right there on one side and the beach extends in the opposite direction until it hits a private beach. We went during a holiday weekend and it was still comfortable in terms of not being overly crowded. The water was still very cold, but that's how Michigan is.
As far as Lake Michigan beaches go, this is far from the best but is beautiful nonetheless. There is a $10 parking fee for the parking lot located right by public bathrooms and a few minute walk to the beach. Although I hate having to pay to park, it was totally worth the convenience. The bathrooms were clean, there is a water fountain and outdoor showers to wash off feet etc. The beach itself is gorgeous because...it's Lake Michigan and Lake Michigan is one of the most beautiful places in the world. As you approach the beach, there is a very small dune with grasses and then you come to the beach. The beach is not very large and is right next to a pier with a lighthouse. It is a really pretty spot to swim because you can look down the coast at the other beach goers, out at the lake to see boats going by, or at the lighthouse. The water is very clean here and pretty shallow. After a swim, a walk down the pier is recommended where you will see fisher(wo)men, groups of people walking along the pier enjoying the beauty and people jumping off the pier. The waters are very busy here and it is enjoyable to watch all of the different sized boats going by. This is a lovely place for the area and is really close to the cute downtown area. A great place to stop if you're nearby.
July 7, 2018 After finding Lions Park beach public access is gone, and the restrooms locked at Jean Klock, we decided to try Tiscornia. We arrived at 830am, got close parking after paying our $10 fee, to a quiet almost deserted beautiful beach. The water was clean & clear, unfortunately it was arctic, 47 degrees so we didn't swim much. The beach was clean, easy to walk on and much cleaner than Jean Klock by far. My husband and I spoke about the beauty of this beach as we watched the boats come around the pier. It really was magical the 1st few hours. However, by noon, it rapidly filled with people, and loud, VERY LOUD. We had to dodge soccer balls hitting us, water machine gun spray and parents yelling at their children. By 2:30pm, boats were coming very close to shore and dropping anchor, clearly displaying beer bottles. This was extremely dangerous since by now about 100ish people including small children were in the water. Women's bathroom needs improvement, 3 stalls, 1 out of order, it was clean and stocked, wait time was about 30 minutes since people were changing in the stalls. We left at 3:30pm and came back at 8pm to walk on the pier and watch the sunset, which was amazing. About 25 people were there also. * Bottom line, we would come again during the week only. The pier and lighthouse was really the best!
We love this beach! The dunes and the nearby walk to the lighthouse and marina make this park a perfect spot for some lakeside relaxation. It is much busier during the summertime so get there early for a spot near the water. The parking meter patrol was walking around checking cars so ensure you've paid for parking. ($10 on weekends).
Beautiful sandy beach. Costs $5 to park. Nice bathroom but no changing facilities. Picnic tables. Lots of room to spread out. Gorgeous views. Small walk up and down dunes. Walk to lighthouse as well. Very family friendly.
Silver Beach is nice... but overcrowded. Tiscornia is the best option if you don't have young kids. If you aren't paying attention to your child in the Lake - no one else will be but maybe the undertow will. This B-side beach to Silver Beach comes with a 10 dollar parking cost. I suppose you could walk from Silver Beach but it would take forever. This beach is ideal because unlike Silver Beach - THIS beach has the only real access to the lighthouses. This beach is a photographer's dream come true. It's clean. Has on-site bathrooms and the St. Joseph rangers are always present it seems. Very kind and helpful. Check out Tiscornia's guided lighthouse tours. Had no idea there was a way to get up on the upper deck of these lighthouses for a nominal fee!
1 year ago
Great location for a sunset stroll. Paid county park spaces available. Short walk to beach front and adjacent lighthouse pier. Access to pier is available but caution signs remind the public of dangers on the pier during heavy winds and waves. Many folks were fishing off the pier. We observed a wedding ceremony taking place at sunset in the beach. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Nice beach, seems a little less busy than silver beach. However it's ridiculous that my recreation pass is good for silver beach and you have to pay for this beach when literally a canal/river separates it. read more
Tiscornia Park is a beach that I have come to since I was a child. My best friend and I came here about a week ago to check out the erosion from all the flooding that's been happening recently. A lot of the beach is now under water which makes me super sad. But even if the beach is receeding faster than my fathers hairline, I will always love this beach. I wish more people saw the damages of global warming because Tiscornia beach is truly a prime example of climate change. I won't ever stop fighting for my beaches here in Michigan. I will continue to rage with the power of a tsunami. Until next visit, and pixie dust. read more
On my lighthouse tour (there are 105 on the loop around Lake Michigan - yes, really), this was my first visit and it did not disappoint! We visited on a cold fall day and didn't see another soul when visiting. Easy parking with two entries out to the pier. We chose to climb the small staircase above the public restrooms and walk the beach to the pier. The sand will be in my shoes forever :) The walk out to the first lighthouse was easy and no concerns, from the first to the second we saw slippery spots and a much narrowed walk way - if you are comfortable, totally worth walking all the way to the end to look back to the beach. We walked back down the entire pier and past a beautiful sculpture to return to the parking lot. The entire walk and view took us about 40 minutes, but definitely a leisurely pace! Bring a camera, maybe a selfie stick and if it is cold you will want a jacket that can break the wind when you are walking out on the water. read more
Direct access to the beach, bathrooms, and the lighthouse. You have to pay to park, but it is worth it. The bathrooms are immediately accessible as you walk towards the beach and there are some small dunes for kids to run up as well. Once you enter the beach area, the lighthouse is right there on one side and the beach extends in the opposite direction until it hits a private beach. We went during a holiday weekend and it was still comfortable in terms of not being overly crowded. The water was still very cold, but that's how Michigan is. read more
As far as Lake Michigan beaches go, this is far from the best but is beautiful nonetheless. There is a $10 parking fee for the parking lot located right by public bathrooms and a few minute walk to the beach. Although I hate having to pay to park, it was totally worth the convenience. The bathrooms were clean, there is a water fountain and outdoor showers to wash off feet etc. The beach itself is gorgeous because...it's Lake Michigan and Lake Michigan is one of the most beautiful places in the world. As you approach the beach, there is a very small dune with grasses and then you come to the beach. The beach is not very large and is right next to a pier with a lighthouse. It is a really pretty spot to swim because you can look down the coast at the other beach goers, out at the lake to see boats going by, or at the lighthouse. The water is very clean here and pretty shallow. After a swim, a walk down the pier is recommended where you will see fisher(wo)men, groups of people walking along the pier enjoying the beauty and people jumping off the pier. The waters are very busy here and it is enjoyable to watch all of the different sized boats going by. This is a lovely place for the area and is really close to the cute downtown area. A great place to stop if you're nearby. read more
8 years ago
July 7, 2018 After finding Lions Park beach public access is gone, and the restrooms locked at Jean Klock, we decided to try Tiscornia. We arrived at 830am, got close parking after paying our $10 fee, to a quiet almost deserted beautiful beach. The water was clean & clear, unfortunately it was arctic, 47 degrees so we didn't swim much. The beach was clean, easy to walk on and much cleaner than Jean Klock by far. My husband and I spoke about the beauty of this beach as we watched the boats come around the pier. It really was magical the 1st few hours. However, by noon, it rapidly filled with people, and loud, VERY LOUD. We had to dodge soccer balls hitting us, water machine gun spray and parents yelling at their children. By 2:30pm, boats were coming very close to shore and dropping anchor, clearly displaying beer bottles. This was extremely dangerous since by now about 100ish people including small children were in the water. Women's bathroom needs improvement, 3 stalls, 1 out of order, it was clean and stocked, wait time was about 30 minutes since people were changing in the stalls. We left at 3:30pm and came back at 8pm to walk on the pier and watch the sunset, which was amazing. About 25 people were there also. * Bottom line, we would come again during the week only. The pier and lighthouse was really the best! read more
We love this beach! The dunes and the nearby walk to the lighthouse and marina make this park a perfect spot for some lakeside relaxation. It is much busier during the summertime so get there early for a spot near the water. The parking meter patrol was walking around checking cars so ensure you've paid for parking. ($10 on weekends). read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
Beautiful sandy beach. Costs $5 to park. Nice bathroom but no changing facilities. Picnic tables. Lots of room to spread out. Gorgeous views. Small walk up and down dunes. Walk to lighthouse as well. Very family friendly. read more
5 years ago
Silver Beach is nice... but overcrowded. Tiscornia is the best option if you don't have young kids. If you aren't paying attention to your child in the Lake - no one else will be but maybe the undertow will. This B-side beach to Silver Beach comes with a 10 dollar parking cost. I suppose you could walk from Silver Beach but it would take forever. This beach is ideal because unlike Silver Beach - THIS beach has the only real access to the lighthouses. This beach is a photographer's dream come true. It's clean. Has on-site bathrooms and the St. Joseph rangers are always present it seems. Very kind and helpful. Check out Tiscornia's guided lighthouse tours. Had no idea there was a way to get up on the upper deck of these lighthouses for a nominal fee! read more
13 years ago
Loved this park! Beautiful family photo op! Pretty family friendly & a Lighthouse to boot! Bathrooms were dirty, but what do you expect at a beach. Day two of going the parking pass machine wasn't taking cash, a bit frustrating, but the beach made up for it! read more
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