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Central Beach

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At Central Beach you can watch the Bank Swallows fly to and from their nests in the dunes. There is a parking lot near the beach with 100 spaces, restrooms, and an information board listing park activities. No lifeguards are on duty and large waves can make swimming hazardous.

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Passes water quality tests 95%+ of the time.
Water quality information provided by Swim Guide with the support of RBC Royal Bank.

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Traditional Territories

Bodéwadmiakiwen (Potawatomi)
Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo)
Miami
Peoria

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Miami
Potawatomi

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