
Gary is a wonderful place to spend time in the great outdoors anytime of the year!

What better way to spend your summer days than on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan in Gary? Whether it is water sports, hiking, fishing, or bird watching, every summer, thousands of people from all over the country and world, come to Gary to enjoy our beautiful beaches. With 5 public beaches and a new marina on the way, why go any further!

Public Park and guarded beach access with tons of free parking. Features include, Marquette Park, kids playground, Aquatorium, fishing lagoon, and hiking trails.

Public beach with full service boat and waverunner ramps. A great place to bring your boat or jet ski for the day.*

Along the shores of beautiful Miller Beach community, Miller Beach is a very clean and quiet beach frequented by locals and vacationers. The beach is public and free, but parking is limited.

A popular beach to anchor the speedboat or wave runner and play some beach volleyball, Wells St. is always packed so get there early to get a spot!*

Located on the border of Miller and Gary, West Beach is owned and operated by the National Lakeshore. West Beach is a guarded beach with great sand dune and forest hiking trails.*
Everyone loves the beach in the summer, but one of the most impressive times to see Lake Michigan is during the mid-winter ice and snow!
*entrance fees
Click here for a map of Gary's beaches.

The Gary Nature Center is located on Lake Street just between the Lake Street Shopping District and Lake Street beach. The Nature Center is a hands on educational center designed to let you not only learn the history and culture of the Gary Indiana Dunes, but to experience them.
Douglas Center for Environmental Education
100 N Lake Street
Gary, IN 46403
219.938.8221

Across the Street from Indiana University NW, is South Gleason Country Club and Golf Course. A public course, Gleason is rated among the best in all of Northwest Indiana, but for affordable rates. If you golf, you have to come to Gleason!
South Gleason Golf Course
3400 Jefferson St
Gary, IN 46402
219.980.1089
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