Rosewood is a national award-winning beach that features a nature cove for ecological and nature programs, a guarded swimming beach, and a recreation beach. Nestled against Rosewood’s wooded bluffs is a one-of-a-kind beachfront Interpretive Center and amenity buildings including picnic tables, restrooms, outside sand rinse stations and guard building connected by a boardwalk that runs the length of the beach.  

During the swimming season (Memorial Day-Labor Day), swimming hours for the beach are subject to change depending on weather, water quality, crowds, and wave conditions.  Certified lifeguards supervise the beach during public swimming hours. A sign is posted that indicates when lifeguards are not on duty.

Highland Park, US

1:00 pm, Dec 4, 2025

21°F

Humidity: 60 %

Wind: 0 mph

Wind Gust: 0 mph

Clouds: 0%

Sunrise: 7:03 am

Sunset: 4:19 pm

Rosewood Beach Access Passes & Lakefront Parking Decals

A Rosewood Beach Access Pass is required for each individual to access the swimming and recreation beach coves during the swimming hours (10am-6pm daily) and a new Lakefront Parking Decal is required for all vehicles at all lakefront parking lots. Residents and non-residents are required to purchase a decal.

Parking

• Resident Beach Parking: 883 Sheridan Road
• Non-resident Beach Parking: 45 Roger Williams Ave