We have been going to Wilson Tuscarora State Park to enjoy their Lake Ontario beach for a few years now. It has longer shoreline access, with a decent distance to walk up and down the shore. There is good room to spread out from other beachgoers. It is a rocky beach. You'll want to wear water shoes with a solid sole. Swimming, rockhounding, treasure-hunting, picnicking, and generally relaxing on the beach are all enjoyable at Tuscarora! Additionally, there is fishing on the bay-end of the beach.
In the past there have been lifeguards, but this year there are no lifeguards on duty. So be aware of safety, if you are alone or have little ones in the water. On a calmer weather day, the water here is generally safe for swimming. You can go a fair distance out and still be only waist-deep.
There is a newer bathroom and shower facility. One thing to know though is the stairs down to the beach from the bathroom have been removed. It is now a lake viewing platform only. To get to the beach, there are parking lots on either end of the shoreline. You'll want to use those lots if you're carrying a lot of gear and/or kayaks, as they are closest to the water. There are not garbage cans here. The park is entirely carry-in-carry-out, so be sure to bring a trash bag to remove your own waste.
Beyond the beach, there are plenty of picnic tables and grills up on the grassier parts of the park, as well. Some picnic areas are under covered pavilions, which can probably be reserved. I know nothing about disc golf, but there is a course here that seems to be well-used by disc golfers, so seemingly a good course if you're into that kind of thing. There is lots of grassy space to throw a ball or toss a cornhole bean-bag, whatever lawn leisure sports you prefer to bring.
We make it up to Tuscarora at least a few times in the summer, but it's also beautiful in the spring or fall to stroll the water's edge and enjoy the beautiful views. On a clear day you can easily see Toronto from here. Park entrance fees are usually about six bucks a car. But for 2021, the gatehouse is closed with a sign posted that fees are entirely waved for the year. So if you haven't been to Tuscarora, or have been meaning to get back to this lovely park, now is the time! :-D read more