Rogers Memorial Park

Overview

Right in the heart of Bolton Landing, Rogers Memorial Park is the easy, in-town spot for a quick swim and a lakeside hang. It’s a compact waterfront with a sandy public beach, docks, and a grassy park ringed by shade trees—perfect for families who want everything within a short walk of Main Street.

Why go

You get a guarded beach (in season) plus a surprising mix of amenities: picnic tables and grills, a large playground, basketball and pickleball courts, a pavilion, bathrooms, and lake docks. It’s the definition of convenient—park once, swim, picnic, and let the kids run themselves tired.

What to do

• Swim during lifeguard hours (10am–5pm) and spread out on the sand or lawns.
• Fire up the first-come grills and claim a picnic table for lunch.
• Shoot hoops or play pickleball, then cool off in the lake.
• Stroll the lakefront and check out the docks and gazebo.

Good to know

The park is open daily 7am–11pm. There’s an attendant-collected parking fee (listed as $5 per vehicle). Picnic tables and grills are first-come, first-served. Restrooms are on site and typically seasonal. No on-site concessions, but Bolton Landing’s restaurants are steps away.

Boating

Public docks sit along the shoreline and are popular for day use (fees may apply and they fill quickly). If you’re boating in for a swim-and-snack stop, plan to arrive early.

Wildlife

Expect the usual lakeshore company—gulls, ducks, and the occasional loon offshore. Around the lawns you’ll spot chipmunks and squirrels; fish linger near the docks.

Best time to visit

• Summer weekdays or early mornings on weekends for space on the sand and easier parking.
• Late afternoon brings softer light over the water and fewer crowds.
• If you want guard coverage, swim between 10am and 5pm.

Bottom line

It’s a small-town beach that punches above its weight with amenities. If you want a low-friction lake day without leaving Bolton Landing, this is the move.