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Picnic Tables

PHMDC: (608)243-0356
Madison Parks Division: (608)266-4711

Bernies Beach

Lake Monona

Address: 901 Gilson Street, Madison
Directions: On Monona Bay, near Franklin Elementary School
Description: A small neighborhood beach, parking is on the street. Located on Monona Bay, it can have weeds, but is usually very clean.
Water Quality Monitoring: PHMDC

Safety Information
Swim Ropes	Lifeguard	Lifeguard Schedule
Yes	Yes	06/12/2010 - 08/22/2010 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Message from PHMDC

Regular beach season has ended. People may swim at their own risk. The Public Health Madison-Dane County Laboratory tested bacterial water quality at this beach on August 24, 2010. The results were acceptable. The water temperature August 24th was 80°F. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.

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