GOLDIE’S BEACH GUIDE
New Buffalo’s City's nearly 800ft of sandy beach and Lakefront Parks are located on the North end of Whittaker Street, just across the Galien River Bridge.
The City Beach, City Boat Launch, City Riverfront, and Lions Pavilion Park are all part of a single piece of property given as a gift forever to the Village (now City) of New Buffalo on June 18, 1924 through a deed by the Warren Featherbone Company, showing the generosity of its founder, Edward K. Warren. In 1979, the City of New Buffalo received a quit claim deed from the Warren Featherbone Company extinguishing any reversionary right or interest.
RULES
Per City Ordinance 180, animals are not allowed on the City beach or City parks.
Parking fees begin April 1st and end October 31st. Sunsets and sunrises are still free.
Pay to Park is enforced between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
PARKING
Rules
Parking fees begin April 1st and end October 31st.
Sunsets and sunrises are free.
Pay to Park is enforced between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Beach Parking Fee Schedule
April 1st - October 31st - $20.00 per day
3 Hour Parking is $7.50
Payment Options
Pay with a credit card at one of the two kiosks located at the entrance or near the beach warning flags.
The Passport Parking app is available at Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
KAYAK RENTALS
Serene paddling in beautiful New Buffalo
Looking for something unique and fun to do in New Buffalo? Want to explore New Buffalo's abundance of freshwater fun? Look no further! Third Coast Paddling’s Galien River Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals is it.
You and your family and friends can experience what most visitors (and locals) never get to see as you lazily paddle on the mellow, winding Galien River. Paddling up the slow-moving Galien River offers a serene, easy kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP) unguided tour on an unspoiled river with and an abundance of nature and wildlife such as Great Blue Herons, deer, rarely seen birds, beavers and other local flora and fauna.
KAYAK RENTALS
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN WATER TRAILS
LAKE MICHIGAN
WATER TRAIL
SOUTHWEST
GALIEN RIVER MARSH WATER TRAIL
WHAT TO BRING
Dress for the weather; come prepared to get a little wet from the drip of your paddle and be out in the sun. Lightweight, synthetic clothing is best. Sunglasses, sunblock and a hat. You can bring camera's, but they do have the possibility of getting wet, so bring a water proof bag. No alcohol allowed!
PRICING
$25 per hour for a single kayak or paddleboard with paddle and life vest
$30 per hour for a double (tandem) kayak with paddles and life vests
$25 per hour for a stand-up paddleboard with paddle and life vest