This five-acre site is easily the most popular beach in the city. During the hottest months of the year, the sandy site is a veritable magnet, attracting both dedicated sun worshippers and those seeking refuge from the sweltering urban heat.
Most people consider Sandpoint, Ganatchio Park and Stop 26 Beach as one facility, simply known as “the beach”, but it is important to know that only at Sandpoint is a supervised swimming area .
Highlights
- Riverfront sand beach with lifeguard during the summer
Amenities
- Beach Volleyball
- Concession
- Play Unit
- Washroom
Location
On Riverside Drive from Florence to just west of Stop 26 at Clover.
Stop 26 Beach
10630 Riverside Drive East.
Stop 26 Beach is generally known today as “The Beach”, a name it shares with Ganatchio and Sandpoint parks, which are located to the immediate west. Stop 26 Beach is used mostly for windsurfing and boardsailing, as it is not a supervised swimming beach.
Highlights
- Free non-motorized boat launch
Amenities
- Boat Launch
