Silver Beach Playground
Silver Beach County Park, Saint Joseph, MI
Large accessible playground at Silver Beach County Park with barrier-free surfacing, ramps, transfer access, sensory-friendly elements, shaded sections, swings, benches, and beachside family amenities.
The rebuilt playground opened to the public in May 2025.
Photo 1 of 3. The rebuilt playground opened to the public in May 2025.
Editorial notes
What stands out
This is the region's easiest pick for a longer outing: a serious inclusive playground plus beach access, restrooms, concessions, and wide walkways in one place.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Beachfront location can be windy, sunny, and busy in peak season.
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Change of clothes for beach or splashy play
- Bring
- Sand-friendly shoes
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Shade
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Drinking fountains
- Parking
- Visit type
- Destination outing
Read more about this location
Silver Beach Playground is a newly rebuilt accessible playground inside Silver Beach County Park in Saint Joseph. Berrien County describes it as a barrier-free, inclusive design with seamless surfacing, shade over a large portion of the structure, a communication panel, a 33-foot zip line, varied swings, cozy sensory-relief spots, and a broad mix of elevated and ground-level play for ages 2 to 12. Because it sits inside one of the area's most popular lakefront parks, families can pair inclusive play with accessible walkways, beach wheelchair access, restrooms, fountains, concessions, and pavilion seating.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | dawn – dusk |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | dawn – dusk |
| Wednesday | dawn – dusk |
| Thursday | dawn – dusk |
| Friday | dawn – dusk |
| Saturday | dawn – dusk |
| Sunday | dawn – dusk |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
The playground itself is free to use, but vehicle parking fees apply at Silver Beach from May through September.
Group Visits & Rentals
Starting at $125
Better suited to informal family meetups than a staffed birthday venue, but pavilion rentals are available on-site.
Accessibility
Highlights
Seamless barrier-free surfacing
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Communication panel
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Ramp-accessible elevated components
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Transfer-access elevated components
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Accessible ground-level play components
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Cozy sensory relief spots
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Shade over a large portion of the structure
Highlights
Barrier-free walkways through the park
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
101 Broad Street
Saint Joseph, MI, 49085
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Sources & Updates
3 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Berrien County - Silver Beach Playground Projectberriencounty.org
Primary source for inclusive design details and feature counts.
Checked: name, opening date, inclusive features, accessibility details, project images
- Berrien County - Silver Beach County Parkberriencounty.org
Primary source for on-site logistics and park amenities.
Checked: address, phone, hours, fees, restrooms, parking
- Visit Southwest Michigan Accessibility Guideswmichigan.org
Lists Silver Beach Playground among top accessible park picks.
Checked: regional accessible playground inclusion
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing using official Berrien County playground project and park materials.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.