Lake Andrea
Lake Andrea beach will open for 2021 on Friday, June 11. The last day of the beach is September 6, 2021.
Regular hours (Friday, June 11-Sunday, August 15): Monday-Sunday: 10:00a-7:00p
*The beach will open at 1:00p on June 18th, June 27th and August 15th
End of Summer Hours
Monday, August 16, 2021-Sunday, August 29, 2021
Monday-Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 4:00p-7:00p
Friday: 12:00p-7:00p
Saturday: 10:00a-7:00p
Sunday: 10:00a-7:00p
Monday, August 30, 2021-Monday, September 6, 2021
Monday-Friday: closed
Saturday, September 4: 12:00p-7:00p
Sunday, September 5: 10:00a-7:00p
Monday, September 6: 10:00a-7:00p (last day)
*hours subject to change
Please call the RecPlex front desk at (262) 947-0437 or the beach line (262) 947-0704 to check if the beach is open on days of inclement weather.
The beach may close early on days where the air temperature does not reach 70 degrees by 1:00p. We use The Weather Channel, zip code 53158.
During open beach hours, there are No Lifeguards on Duty.
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Lake Andrea Fees
| |
RecPlex member |
VPP Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Daily Individual |
Free |
Free |
$7 |
| Season Family Pass |
Free |
Free |
$75 |
| Season Family Pass with 10 Pack Boat Rentals |
Pass Free / Boats $70 |
Pass Free / Boats $70 |
$140 |
Fee includes use of Lake Andrea Beach, Archery Range, and Windsurfing Launch. Rates are subject to change. Family: two adults (spouses) and dependent family members ages 22 and under (living in same household, 19-22 years must be full-time students). Children under 2 are free.
Froggy's Landing Boat Rental
Kayak and canoe rentals will be offered on a limited basis. Boat rentals are for one hour. All boats must be in by 6:30p.
| |
VPP Resident and RecPlex Members |
Non-Resident |
| Otter Kayaks |
$8 |
$10 |
| Double Otter Kayaks |
$10 |
$12 |
| Ocean Kayaks |
$8 |
$10 |
| Canoes |
$8 |
$10 |
| Stand Up Paddle Board |
$10 |
$12 |
| 5 Pack Boat Rental |
$35 |
$45 |
| 10 Pack Boat Rental |
$70 |
$90 |
Open Water Swimming
Course Rental: Teams inquiring about private open water training, please contact the Aquatics department (sfrye@pleasantprairiewi.gov).
Open Water Course:
Due to staff shortages, the remainder of the open water course swims for 2021 are cancelled.
| Date |
Time |
| Saturday, June 12 |
8:00a-9:00a |
| Tuesday, June 15 |
6:00p-7:00p |
| Saturday, June 19 |
8:00a-9:00a |
| Tuesday, June 22 |
6:00p-7:00p |
| Thursday, June 24 |
6:00p-7:00p |
| Thursday, July 1 |
6:00p-7:00p |
Fees for open water course swims:
- Drop In: $10 / $15
- 5 Swims: $45 / $67.50 (Expires at the end of the summer, no refunds)
- 10 Swims: $85 / $127.50 (Expires at the end of the summer, no refunds)
Beach Rules
- Please practice social distancing and stay 6 ft from those not in your household.
- No alcohol on the beach.
- No glass may be brought into the beach.
Prairie Springs Park Offers
- Lake Andrea opportunities include fishing, swimming at Lake Andrea Beach, wind surfing, sailing, and boating (kayak and canoe rentals available at Lake Andrea beach).
- Boat landing is available with no gas powered boats allowed; electric trolling motors only. To put any boat in the water, a DNR watercraft license is needed. Small watercraft may launch from the public ramp at no charge. Those launching small watercraft from Picnic Area #2 and windsurfers launching from Picnic Area #6 must purchase a daily or seasonal Prairie Springs pass or be a RecPlex member.
- A 2.3 mile asphalt walking/jogging trail is around Lake Andrea.
- Two children's tot lot playgrounds
- Archery range (free and open to the public)
- Nature trails
- Sand volleyball pits
- Restrooms at the ball field pavilion and the Wruck Pavilion (only open during summer season).