I did go back to this beach, about 13 months later. I forgot where my free parking was from last time and was stressed out about all the signs saying your vehicle will be tagged and towed.

I parked on Buchanan Street and there were no No Parking signs so I thought I was safe but a kid there said you will be fined or your car will be towed. There were no signs. Maybe he just doesn't want me parking in front of his house.

I ended up on Leslie Street on the northwest side of 25th Sideroad and Roberts. Other people were parked there, it was far away and there were no signs saying I could not park there so I thought I was safe. However, all the parking warning signs made me paranoid. I could well be reasonable and be in the right but it is a headache if I get a ticket and have to fight it. I am not paying $10/hr up to $50 to park here. It is just gouging.

On a Wednesday, in the middle of a pandemic, it was not too busy.

There are not many beaches around and this is a nice change from trails and parks. It is nice enough but just the attitude towards parking puts me off so much so I didn't buy a snack to support the park.

First of all, the meter says $7/hr up to $55! That is gouging. I parked as close as I could legally and was willing to walk into the park, even if it took a while.

The five beaches are not that large so I could see overcrowding in the summer. We came in late May. It was not warm enough for anyone to put on a bathing suit or go swimming.

I am not a beach person. I get bored lying on the beach. I can't swim. I don't like tracking sand into the car or house.

The kid's play area is nice and slightly different than what is found at other parks.

There are opportunities for some nice pictures.

Is it worth driving 50 minutes to get to (our travel time) and paying for parking?

No, for me, there is nothing unique enough or stands out enough to make the trip more than pleasant. I would first explore other beaches in the area than considering coming back.