beach umbrellas over tables at Shady Oak Beach

Shady Oak Beach

5200 Shady Oak Rd, Minnetonka

2010 Hours

  • June 11–August 1: 10 am–9 pm
  • August 2–August 29: 10 am–8 pm

Swimming in the lake ends one half hour before sunset. Shady Oak Beach will close 2 hours early on July 4.

Amenities

  • 76 feet of sandy beach shoreline
  • 2 sand play areas
  • Water play area
  • Sand volleyball court
  • Concession stand
  • Restroom/changing areas
  • Canoe rental
  • Fishing

Daily admission rates

$5 (ages 2 and under are free)
$3 Twilight (after 6 pm)
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Season passes

Information on season passes available from the City of Minnetonka.

Contacts

Aerial shows Shady Oak Beach and amenitiesWater play area at Shady Oak Beach

Grant Received For Shady Oak Beach Playground Area

The cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka have received a grant totaling $187,500 from Hennepin County to install a community playground area at Shady Oak Beach.

Construction of the community play area will begin at the close of the 2010 swimming season and be completed in time for the opening of the 2011 season. The city of Hopkins shares one-third the cost of all improvements to Shady Oak Beach. Hopkins will save $62,500 as a result of receiving the grant funding.