(Michigan City, IN) - Many are wondering if Washington Park beach in Michigan City will reopen this weekend.  Two weeks ago, the city council extended the mayor’s executive seven day order to close the beach until Friday.  Whether to keep the beach closed for another week is up to the Mayor of Michigan City.

City councilman Paul Pryzbylinski is proposing reopening the beach only to local residents to ensure  plenty of social distancing space. 

So far, Mayor Duane Parry has not announced his decision to reopen or keep the beach closed, but that announcement is expected within the next 24 hours.

Another beach, located just east of Washington Park, has remained open since the beach at Washington Park was closed about a month ago.