Wells Street Beach Inc. Concession & Parking

Wells Street Beach Inc. Concession & Parking Wells Street Beach Concession & Parking is OPEN for the 2026 season. Thank you Beach Bums for making WSB the best beach around! Swim at your own risk.
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Enjoy the closest beachfront parking on Lake Michigan's southern shore! ☀️ Wells Street Beach – Back for Summer 2025! Wells Street Beach offers beachfront parking and concessions on the shores of Lake Michigan. Find us in Miller, Indiana, just a short drive from Chicago, Michigan City, LaPorte, and Valparaiso. Enjoy a day on the beach with family and friends or stop by for lunch!

📍 Privately Owne

d - We reserve the right to ask you to leave.
🚫 No entry 2 hours before closing
💵 Cash Only
🅿️ $15/vehicle on weekends and holidays
$13/vehicle on weekdays
No outs-and-ins
Vehicles in the lot after closing will be towed.

⏰ WSB is Central Time Zone
Always weather pending
All season long - Hours subject to change due to weather, daylight, and unforeseen circumstances.

🐾 No animals
🔥 No grilling
🚐 No trailers or RVs
🚫 No alcohol or drugs
🚫 No loitering or hanging out in the parking lot

🌊 Know Before You Go
Unguarded beach—there are NO lifeguards on this section of the beach. The beach in front of WSB is owned and patrolled by Marquette Park. Patrols include both Gary Police and Lake County Sheriff. Please follow all beach rules and be considerate and kind to all patrols. Let the concession stand know if you ever have an issue on the beach.

🏖️ Plan a Safe Beach Day
Always stay within arms reach of children. The lake bottom changes constantly with drop-offs and uneven footing. Waves, winds, and currents on Lake Michigan can be dangerous. Please educate yourself, your family, and friends with best practices from the following websites:
http://www.coldwatersafety.org/nccwsRules3.html
https://glsrp.org/
https://greatlakeswatersafety.org/

🌊 Be aware of:
Offshore winds (south wind)
– blow inflatables out into deeper water. Don't chase inflatables, balls ect... Always have an anchor for your float or leave it in the car on these days. Longshore currents (east/west winds)
– move you sideways along the shore - right and left - putting you in a different spot than you were

Rip currents (typically north winds)
– this section of water has a pull to it. This pull/current will pull you out with the water. As waves come in the water always finds the easiest way to go back out, most often found in a deeper area between two shallower areas

If caught in a current:
Don't try to swim into the current; they can be very strong. Always swim perpendicular or at an angle. Don't panic if caught in a current - catch your breath and think about what to do. FLIP – FLOAT – FOLLOW
🔁 Flip onto your back
🌊 Float, stay calm, and conserve energy
🏊‍♂️ Follow the current, then swim at an angle back to shore

🧒 Always stay within arm’s reach of children near water. Keep an eye on them and stay close! Check Beach Hazards for weather and water conditions:
https://www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards
Check bacteria levels here: *after Memorial Day https://portal.idem.in.gov/BeachAlert/beach-info/?id=d5d38d36-f3bf-eb11-8236-001dd804b938
https://www.in.gov/idem/lakemichigan/lake-michigan-beach-monitoring-and-notification-program/

LIVE on Indiana Weather Network: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9pUPh8JYgg
https://www.youtube.com/


Get some fresh air and sunshine, but please enjoy the beach responsibly!

Friday July 17Closed due to weather- rainy afternoon. :(
07/17/2026

Friday July 17
Closed due to weather- rainy afternoon. :(

07/17/2026

Happy Friday beachbums!
July 17th
Wake up to the loud sound of very little waves- actually just small swells breaking on shore.

Water temp 76.3
Video 6 a.m. today
Enjoy

Help Indiana Weather Network out- respond to their question where do you follow from. This is who we partnered with to p...
07/16/2026

Help Indiana Weather Network out- respond to their question where do you follow from. This is who we partnered with to put the weather/ beach cam up!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/18Xh2KTVXL/

With many new followers, let us know which part of Indiana you are following from! Let's see which region will have the most followers! Will it be Northern or Southern Indiana?

Thank you for following and trusting IWN!

Thursday July 16Pics taken between 7 and 8 a.m. today.Hazy, high today 88. Sand will be hot, please wear shoes. Lake t...
07/16/2026

Thursday July 16
Pics taken between 7 and 8 a.m. today.

Hazy, high today 88. Sand will be hot, please wear shoes. Lake temp around 78

Parking OPENs at 9 am
$13 per car.
Cash only
No animals
Unguarded beach infront of WSB

Concession opens by 11:30
Cash only

See you at the beach!

Wednesday July 15Water temp- 79F! Whoa!!! Air 88FGood night beach bums See ya tomorrow
07/16/2026

Wednesday
July 15
Water temp- 79F!
Whoa!!!

Air 88F

Good night beach bums
See ya tomorrow

07/15/2026

Wednesday July 15
5:45 pm
It was a NICE day here!
A little NE breeze. And of course- the lake!

See you at the beach!!

Enjoy the video

Perfect kite flying!

Wednesday July 15Pics taken 8:30 a.m. OPEN 9 amCash onlyNo animals Unguarded beach infront of WSB Reminder- HOT sand-gym...
07/15/2026

Wednesday July 15
Pics taken 8:30 a.m.

OPEN 9 am
Cash only
No animals
Unguarded beach infront of WSB

Reminder- HOT sand-gym shoes or thick socks are better than sandals! We have measured the sand temp above 130F

No entry after 6 pm- coming for an evening dip- arrive before 6

See you at the beach!!!

Good night beach bums- Pack your beach bags- cooler by the lake and awesome in the water!See ya tomorrow
07/15/2026

Good night beach bums-
Pack your beach bags- cooler by the lake and awesome in the water!
See ya tomorrow

REMINDERNo entry after 6 pm If you are planning an evening dip to cool off after work- be sure to arrive before 6 p.m.
07/14/2026

REMINDER
No entry after 6 pm
If you are planning an evening dip to cool off after work- be sure to arrive before 6 p.m.

Tuesday July 14 pics taken at 7:45 this a.m. This morning a little hazy. No wind, flat lake, high today, 93. The water ...
07/14/2026

Tuesday July 14 pics taken at 7:45 this a.m.

This morning a little hazy. No wind, flat lake, high today, 93.
The water will feel AMAZING!
Wear shoes to the beach, very hot sand!!!
We have measured it over 130F

Parking opens at 9 a.m.
$13 cash only
No animals
Unguarded beach infront of WSB

Concession opens by 11:30 a.m.
Cash only

Pls read our fb abouts description tab for important information about parking here and water safety

Have a great WSB day!

Monday, Monday! July 13Mondays are awesome at the beach! 90 today, lots of sun, flat lakePics taken at 8 amParking $13 c...
07/13/2026

Monday, Monday!
July 13
Mondays are awesome at the beach!
90 today, lots of sun, flat lake

Pics taken at 8 am

Parking $13 cash only
Opens at 9 a.m.

Concession opens by 11:30
Cash only

No animals
Unguarded beach infront of WSB

Carry in carry out

SundayJuly 12Open!!Have a great beach dayFlat lake, lots of sun, high of 88 today.
07/12/2026

Sunday
July 12
Open!!
Have a great beach day

Flat lake, lots of sun, high of 88 today.

Wednesday July 8OPEN! Flat lake, lots of sun, high of 88 today.have fun- be carefulSee you at the beach! No more posts ...
07/08/2026

Wednesday July 8
OPEN!
Flat lake, lots of sun, high of 88 today.have fun- be careful

See you at the beach!

No more posts until Sunday!

On vacation:)

07/08/2026

Please note there won't be any Facebook posts on Thursday - Saturday this week. July 9-11.

Tuesday July 7Pics taken 8 a.m. Parking opens 9 amCash only No animals Unguarded beach infront of WSB Soft N breeze, sm...
07/07/2026

Tuesday
July 7
Pics taken 8 a.m.

Parking opens 9 am
Cash only
No animals
Unguarded beach infront of WSB

Soft N breeze, small waves, lots of sun, clear skies, high today 80!!!! Great beach day!!

Pls read our fb abouts description tab for important information about parking here and water safety information

Good night beach bums!
07/07/2026

Good night beach bums!

Monday July 6Pics taken 8 a.m. today Parking opens 9 a.m. $13 per carConcession opens by 11:30 Cash onlyNo animals No al...
07/06/2026

Monday July 6

Pics taken 8 a.m. today

Parking opens 9 a.m. $13 per car
Concession opens by 11:30
Cash only
No animals
No alcohol
No Ma*****na- not legal in IN.

Unguarded beach infront of WSB -enter the water/ swim at own risk.

Sunshine!
Cooler temps!!

Waves today with the N wind.
Know your ability and have qualified supervision.

Great day for life jackets and boogie boards. (Of course pending your ability and experience- water safety is a personal responsibility)

Currently yellow flag is showing on great lakes beach hazards. Not sure what City of Gary will fly. Always follow beach patrol and city rules.

See you at the beach!

Pls read our fb abouts description tab for important information about parking here and water safety.

July 5thSundayPics taken at 8:15 am today Parking open at 9 am $15 per car Concession opens by 11:30 Cash only No animal...
07/05/2026

July 5th
Sunday
Pics taken at 8:15 am today

Parking open at 9 am $15 per car
Concession opens by 11:30

Cash only
No animals
No alcohol

Happy birthday to Alice! As you come in and see her today and this week be sure to wish her a happy birthday!

Today will be a little cooler day with small to medium waves. Life jackets and boogie boards for the win! **Remember size of the wave is relevant to the person (child's) height.

Everyday is a great day at the beach!!!

Storm front 5:00 pm Pic talken down the beach by a friend. Thank you to all the WSB beach bums for leaving early before...
07/04/2026

Storm front 5:00 pm
Pic talken down the beach by a friend.

Thank you to all the WSB beach bums for leaving early before this front hit!

Hope your day was great!

Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S.A.

Best thing- just come on out! Those storms that were predicted are gone!
07/04/2026

Best thing- just come on out!
Those storms that were predicted are gone!

07/04/2026

Happy July 4th
10:15 a.m.
Wells Street Beach Inc. Concession & Parking

Happy 4th of July!!! Celebrating 250 years U.S.A.! Parking opens at 9 a.m. $15 per car. Cash only Pic taken yesterday - ...
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!!!
Celebrating 250 years U.S.A.!

Parking opens at 9 a.m.
$15 per car. Cash only
Pic taken yesterday - just a good flag Pic. I'm not there yet :)
**Updated with pics taken today at 7:45 a.m. ****

Concession opens by 11:30 - also cash only.

This morning slight off shore winds ( will blow inflatables out makevit harder to get back in) later the winds should change to a light north breeze.

Note- around 9:20 a little local celebration will roll into the parking lot. The gate attendant will hold the line of customers until the neighborhood group enters. Enjoy watching the fun!

No animals
No alcohol
No grilling

Yesterday around 7 pm the water temp was 75F! Today's temp will get checked in a bit.

Pls read our abouts tab for additional important information about parking here and water safety. Be sure to click on the Great Lakes Water Safety Consortium link that is provided with that tab.

We practice true carry in carry out here. Please take all your trash back home with you.

Yesterday we posted a long post with general information- please read that as well.

Thank you to all our regulars and welcome to our new beach bums

Have a fun and safe day.

More storms over the lake. Check out the lightening on the Indiana Weather Network camera at Wells Street Beach Inc. Co...
07/04/2026

More storms over the lake. Check out the lightening on the Indiana Weather Network camera at Wells Street Beach Inc. Concession & Parking

WGN just said we are in the strongesr cell.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

07/03/2026

Wow that was one heck of a front!

July 3 Saturday 2 pm
In comments is a minute later when the wind hit

July 3Friday Noon time teasePics taken at 1 pmFABULOUS BEACH DAYParking still available
07/03/2026

July 3
Friday
Noon time tease
Pics taken at 1 pm

FABULOUS BEACH DAY

Parking still available

Address

9501 Lake Shore Drive
Gary, IN
46403

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

+12199388275

Website

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