Pennoyer Park Beach
Kenosha, WI
Pennoyer Park Beach is a scenic stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline in Kenosha, just south of Alford Park along the Pike Bike Trail. The park is home to the Sesquicentennial Bandshell, which hosts free music in summer, plus pickleball courts. Anglers like the shore here, but strong, swirling currents make it one of the city's riskier swim spots.
A lovely lakefront park with summer music, though the currents make swimming risky.
How we score beachesCome for a summer evening concert at the bandshell and walk the beach at sunset, but skip swimming on wavy days.
Parking at Pennoyer Park on 7th Avenue.
Paved paths lead through the park toward the shoreline.
Summer brings bandshell concerts. There are no lifeguards, and the currents here can be strong.
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