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Lake County, IN · Great Lakes
Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)
1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403
A municipal park in Gary's Miller Beach neighborhood — 1.4 miles of white-sand Lake Michigan beach, dunes, lagoons, and oak savanna, entirely surrounded by Indiana Dunes National Park. The 1921 Aquatorium anchors the park.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
78°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
84 /100
great
82 Sunbathe
87 Walk
87 Fish
82 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
78°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
NE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
25 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
9:23 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Sunny
0%
87
85°
Sunny
0%
85
87°
Sunny
0%
82
86°
Sunny
6%
82
86°
Mostly Sunny
14%
80
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
45
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
10:40 PM - 12:40 AM
Minor
3:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Major
11:10 AM - 1:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Lakefront lots at 6918 Oak Ave plus street parking; pay via app. $3 Gary residents, $5 non-residents.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed on park trails and lawn areas.
Entry Fee
Parking fee only ($3/$5).
Address
1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) today?
Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed on park trails and lawn areas.
Is there an entry fee at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?
Parking fee only ($3/$5).
Are there lifeguards at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?
Amenities at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) include lifeguards (10am–6pm, Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day), restrooms, Aquatorium pavilion, concession stand, fishing lagoon, playgrounds, shelters, hiking trails.
When is the water warmest at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) located?
Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) is in Lake County, IN, at 1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403.
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