Monday, July 23, 2012
The Burke Park beach closing was still in effect Monday after samples reflected increased E. coli levels.
This summer's highest E. coli levels to date have prompted a beach closure in New Baltimore. Sign up for the Patch daily newsletter and follow us on Facebook. Samples collected Thursday at Burke Park returned Friday with results of 2,265.57 coli cells per 100 milliliters of water. That led to the beach closing Friday. The closure remained in effect over the weekend and Monday. More samples were collected Monday morning with results expected late Tuesday morning, said Steve Lichota, Macomb County associate environmental director of health. Once those results are in, health officials will decide whether to reopen the beach for swimming, Lichota said. E. coli figures the day before heightened levels were found are low in comparison at 129.50…
Saturday, June 9, 2012
From hours to entrance fees, we've got a roundup of beaches you and your family can enjoy in Macomb County all summer long.
31300 Metro Parkway Harrison Township, MI 48045 Hours: Park hours 6 a.m.-10 p.m. on weekdays, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. on weekends; Beach opens at 8 a.m.; pool opens at 11 a.m. Facilities: 1,000 foot beach, Olympic-sized swimming pool with water slides, squirt zone Entry Cost: $5 daily parking pass, $25 annual parking pass, $3 pool usage fee Beach Information: metroparks.com, http://www.macombcountymi.gov/publichealth/ or by calling 586-463-4581. Special Events: Fireworks on Monday, July 2, at 10 p.m. There is a $5 daily vehicle permit before 5 p.m.; $10 special event daily vehicle permit required after 5 p.m.; free admission with annual permit. 4300 Main Park Rd. Shelby Township, MI 48316 Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; beaches open at 8 a.m. Facilities: …
Thursday, May 24, 2012
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Plenty of people went to Walter and Mary Burke Park in New Baltimore to go swimming at the beach, fish from the pier and enjoy a picnic lunch on a warm Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for Thursday, and the NWS said that there would be a high temperature of 85 degrees in New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township. Sunny skies are in the forecast for Friday with a high near 79 degrees. Do you have a photo of life in New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township? Share it on Patch by clicking on the green “Upload Photos and Videos” icon.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The swimming pools, beaches and spraygrounds at Lake St. Clair Metropark and Stony Creek Metropark will all be open by Saturday, May 26.
If hitting the beach is in your Memorial Day plans, you won't have to travel far to enjoy the sun and surf this weekend. The swimming beach at Lake St. Clair Metropark, formerly Metro Beach, and Eastwood Beach at Stony Creek Metropark are open already, with Stony Creek's Baypoint Beach scheduled to open Saturday, May 26. The swimming pool and "Squirt Zone" spraygrounds at Lake St. Clair will also open Saturday. A vehicle entry permit is required to enter any Metropark and is $25 annually for regular admission, $15 annually for seniors or $5 daily. A fireworks display will be held on separate dates during the Fourth of July holiday at Lake St. Clair and Stony Creek metroparks. Fireworks at Stony Creek Metropark will take place July 1 at 10 …
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
High E. coli levels have closed three beaches for swimming in Macomb County.
The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Patch shares some tips for events on—and in—Lake St. Clair this weekend.
Beach closures The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. These bacteria live in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. The following beaches are closed because of high E. coli levels: While the beaches are closed, the rest of the park is open. Boating forecast The National Weather Service is forecasting southeast winds at 10 to 15 knots Friday night, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots and partly cloudy. There is a chance of thunderstorms with waves 1 to 2 feet. Winds continue out of the…
Friday, May 27, 2011
High E. coli levels have closed three beaches for swimming in Macomb County.
The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open.
From hours to number of lifeguards, we've got a roundup of beaches you and your family can enjoy in Macomb County.
If you're planning to sun your buns or stay cool in the pool this summer, we have a roundup of the beaches and community pools in Macomb County where you can do so. Metro Beach 31300 Metro Parkway Harrison Township, MI 48045 Opening Day: The beach and pool open to the public on Saturday, May 28. Hours: Park hours 6 a.m.-10 p.m. on weekdays, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. on weekends; Beach/pool hours with lifeguard on duty, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. Facilities: Beach, pool, squirt zone Note: Metro Beach Metropark voluntarily closed its swimming beach on May 26 at the urging of the Macomb County Health Department in anticipation of elevated e-coli levels following sanitary combined sewer overflows in nearby communities. The beach will be closed for swimming through…
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Bruce Ritchie
12:37 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Is there anything the city can do to keep the water clean? There's not much to be done about rain water run off, but maybe more can be done to keep birds away. Would treating the water be effective or just be diluted by the rest of the lake? It is a beautiful park. It would be nice to keep the beach open and swimmers safe. more ›