Sand Point Beach

Address
14349 Crest Ave NE
Prior Lake, MN 55372 United States Get Directions
Website https://www.priorlakemn.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/58/388?npage=2

Sand Point Beach is the city swimming beach on the north shore of Prior Lake, at the end of Crest Avenue NE. It is the classic Prior Lake summer spot: a long sand beach, two picnic shelters, a playground, three sand volleyball courts, permanent bean-bag boards, a fishing pier, restrooms, and day-use boat slips and canoe racks so you can arrive by water. There is no lifeguard.

The beach season runs May through Labor Day. Parking is $7 a day, paid by card at the meter in the lot, or $60 for a season pass. The park itself is open 5 am to 10 pm year-round, and it doubles as an event site: the Prior Lake Polar Plunge and the Sportsmen's Club ice fishing contest happen off this shore in winter, and beach parties, dog walks and fishing tournaments use it in summer. Prior Lake Events lists those below.

Know before you go

Hours
Park: daily 5 am to 10 pm
Beach season: May through Labor Day (no lifeguard)
Good to know
  • Parking $7/day by card at the meter, or a $60 season pass.
  • No lifeguard on duty.
  • Day-use boat slips if you come by water.

Hours and prices change. Confirm with the venue before you make the trip. Details checked August 2026.

Events at this venue

Today

  • Beach Party at Sand Point

    Kids & Family
    Sand Point Beach 14349 Crest Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN, United States

    The City of Prior Lake Recreation staff hosts a summer Beach Party at Sand Point Beach on Friday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free activities include face painting, games, crafts, music, contests, and entertainment from Kidsdance.Food trucks on-site: Brick Oven Bus, Smoke, The Weenie Wagon, and Kona Ice. Bring a swimsuit, towel,...

  • Casting to Chiro

    Kids & Family
    Sand Point Beach 14349 Crest Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN, United States

    Casting to Chiro is a free outdoor pop-up at Sand Point Beach on Tuesday, June 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event runs as two stations: fly-casting lessons with Caleb of Regal Beagle Fly Fishing, followed by soft-tissue work from Lakeside Chiropractic. Yard games and light refreshments round out the evening. No registration required,...

  • Paws in the Park

    Kids & Family
    Sand Point Beach 14349 Crest Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN, United States

    The Prior Lake High School Animal Welfare Club hosts Paws in the Park at Sand Point Beach Park on Monday, May 4. The event runs from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and features lemonade, donuts, a "why I love my dog" wall, and other dog-themed activities for kids and families.Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest (RAGOM)...

  • 2026 Prior Lake Polar Plunge

    Fundraiser
    Sand Point Beach 14349 Crest Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN, United States

    The Prior Lake Polar Plunge returns for its 17th year, bringing the community together to support Special Olympics Minnesota. Since its start, the Prior Lake Polar Plunge has raised more than $3.1 million, with over 1,100 plungers raising $313,000 in 2025 alone. Each year, participants brave the cold waters to raise awareness and funds for...

  • Annual Prior Lake Sportsmen’s Club Ice Fishing Contest

    Outdoor & Recreation
    Sand Point Beach 14349 Crest Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN, United States

    A winter tradition returns! Join the Prior Lake Sportsmen’s Club for their 45th annual ice fishing contest on January 25 from 1–3pm at Sand Point Beach. Free minnows, pre-drilled holes, food on the lake, and cash prizes throughout the afternoon.

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