Bender Park
Oak Creek, WI
Bender Park is one of Milwaukee County's newest lakefront parks, on the bluffs in Oak Creek with a protected harbor, a boat launch, and access down to the shoreline. Aqua Sports runs kayak and paddleboard rentals in summer. It's quieter than the city's beaches and a favorite launch spot for paddlers and anglers.
A good launch spot with calm water, though it's more a harbor than a beach.
How we score beachesRent a paddleboard at the harbor and explore the calm water behind the breakwall.
Parking near the harbor and on the bluff.
A paved road leads down from the bluff to the harbor area.
Rentals run in summer. On windy days the harbor stays calm while the open lake gets rough.
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