Enjoying Our Public Beach Safely

City of Runaway Bay
Oct 20
2 min read

Updated: Oct 21

There’s nothing quite like a sunny day at Runaway Bay’s public beach, with soft sand, cool lake water, and one of the prettiest views on Lake Bridgeport. It’s the perfect spot to relax, swim, and make memories with friends and family.

Before you grab your towel and sunscreen, here’s a quick reminder from the City of Runaway Bay to help keep our beach safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Safety First — No Fishing in the Swim Area

Fishing is strictly prohibited along the public beach. 🎣🚫

Fishing hooks and lines can easily tangle or injure swimmers’ feet, especially children playing in shallow water. For everyone’s safety, please cast your lines only from our designated fishing pier, built just down the shoreline for that very purpose. It’s a beautiful spot and a safe distance from swimmers.

Beach Rules to Know

Our Beach Rules are posted at the entrance and help keep this community space clean, safe, and family-friendly.

Highlights include:

No swimming beyond the buoy markers
No watercraft launching in the swim area
No alcoholic beverages or glass containers
No pets on the beach
No open fires or grills on the sand
No vehicles beyond the posted area
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Please don’t feed the geese — they’re cute, but it encourages overpopulation and messy conditions!

And remember:

No lifeguard is on duty.

Please swim at your own risk and keep a close eye on little ones.

Our Beach Pavilion

Looking for shade? The city pavilion provides a covered picnic area with tables and nearby grills — perfect for a family lunch with a lake breeze. Please be kind and leave the area as you found it by picking up your trash before you go. A clean beach is a happy beach!

Help Keep Runaway Bay Beautiful

Our beach is a perfect gathering spot - a place where friend swim, kids build sand castles, families picnic, and sunsets never disappoint. By following the posted rules and sharing the space responsibly, you help protect this special corner of our community.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Runaway Bay safe, clean, and welcoming to all!

We’ll see you by the water!