Our snazzy new Swim Guide lets you locate beaches near you, figure out which ones are safe for swimming (the green ones!), and plan your next trip to the beach. It’s free, and it’s fun, and it’s available now online, iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch and Android devices.

Sandy Island Beach State Park: Wind and waves shaped this region over centuries. Sandy Island Beach is part of the Eastern Lake Ontario Dune and Wetland System. This is the only major freshwater dune site in the Northeastern United States. Enjoy a swim in Lake Ontario at this state park. Be sure to treasure the beach, coves, wetlands and wildlife while you are here. Sandy Island beach is open on 11am- 7pm on weekends from May 28th to June 18th and every day from June 18th – Labor Day. Facilities on site include bathrooms, change rooms and outdoor showers. Parking is $7/vehicle.