The Lake Michigan Pathway runs along the edge of Zoo Beach. – RACINE — Lifeguarded swimming at Racine’s North Beach and Zoo Beach ends later this month, the Racine Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) announced on Monday. Racine beach lifeguard schedule The swimming areas at Zoo Beach will be guarded daily from […]
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Zoo Beach opens June 10: here’s the scoop on safety, more
RACINE — Are you looking for a smaller, more quaint beach experience? Racine’s Zoo Beach, located on the north side of North Beach, is a smaller beach park that might be what you’re looking for. The City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) announced that Zoo Beach will officially open its sandy floors […]
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North Beach bound? Here’s what you need to know before you go
RACINE — If you are headed to North Beach, officials with the City of Racine want you to know about the enhanced safety measures in place. The City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) announced that North Beach will officially open its doors to the public on June 3. The beach will be […]
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SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center opens season May 27 fully staffed
RACINE — The SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center, 2800 Ohio St., is set to open for the 2023 season on Saturday, May 27. The facility’s new management – Racine County – promises to have enough lifeguards and other staff in place to be open regular hours all summer long. The center, which includes a lap […]
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Racine beach swim season to end Aug. 28
RACINE — North Beach, 100 Kewaunee St., and Zoo Beach, just north of North Beach, will not be lifeguarded in the upcoming weeks as this year’s swim season closes out. North Beach will continue to have lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day through Aug. 28. Zoo Beach has a shorter […]
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SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center sidelined by lifeguard shortage
RACINE – On a recent sun-splashed, summer afternoon, you’d expect to see the SC Johnson Community Aquatic Center, 2800 Ohio St., packed with fun-seekers splashing, swimming, wading, playing, laughing. Instead, all is quiet. A sign on the door explains the eerie quiet at the facility. – A sign taped to a locked entrance door says […]