South Haven Beach Safety

It's important to understand beach conditions before you head out for a day at one of South Haven's sandy beaches.

Read this article for information on beach flags, the new beach safety ordinance from the city of South Haven, alternative water activities, and red flag day specials!

Flag System

Click Here to View the Current Beach Flag Statuses

Click Here to View the Official Ordinance for Beach Safety and Pier Barriers

Click Here for Rainy Day and Indoor Activity Ideas

Alternative Water Activities

Friends Good Will Splash Pad

60 Water Street

A lakefront splash pad that provides a wonderful alternative water play environment for kids and families! Modeled after the Michigan Maritime Museum's tall ship Friends Good Will. Located just east of South Beach on the Black River channel.

Lake Arvesta Farms

06464 Arvesta Drive | (269) 637-6464

Water fun for all ages and skill levels! Two floating obstacle courses, waterslides, cable wakeboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding, indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, and 18-hole disc golf.

Red Flag Day Specials

Check out these businesses that are offering specials during red flag days!

42N Naturals

335 Center Street | (269) 332-9850

10% off terrarium and fragrance bar experiences.

Artworks Gallery

263 Broadway Street | (269) 637-7789

10% off children's art supplies and puzzles.

Black River Tavern

403 Phoenix Street | (269) 637-4837

$3 Red Stripe beers and 50% off kids' meals.

Junebugs

515 Williams Street Unit 22

10% off puzzles.

Kal-Haven Outpost

0500 Co Rd 687 | (269) 206-0900

10% off any item at the camp store. Let your pup play at the dog park, and enjoy the trails, playground, volleyball, and horseshoes.

Lake Arvesta Farms

06464 Arvesta Drive | (269) 637-6464

Special 20% discount.

Lakeshore Trends

319 Center Street | (269) 421-5055

10% off all clothing with the mention of red flag day.

The Lodge

10336 Blue Star Highway | (269) 872-3111

Special discount that changes daily, so stop in and check it out!

The Mitten Children's Museum

246 Broadway Street | (269) 767-7521

Buy one admission ticket, get one free.

Ridley Family Sugar Farm

743 70th St Street | (269) 206-2135

10% off with the mention of red flag day.

Rocket Arcade

237 Broadway Street, Suite #6 | (269) 872-3239

Unlimited free play at $15/per person. 4-player family pass for $55.

Only in South Havens