(La Porte, IN) - Eight truckloads of sand were spread on the beach Wednesday at Stone Lake in La Porte with summer fast approaching.

 

La Porte Park Department Superintendent Mark Schreiber said his maintenance crew spread the sand to replenish what is blown away or eroded by the wind and rain.

 

“With the weather warming up and Memorial Day right around the corner, we’re steadily preparing for that beach crowd,” he said.

 

Schreiber said the La Porte Park Foundation like it has for several years or more purchased the sand for $5,000.

 

He said new sand is placed on the beach practically every year, depending on need, and helps highlight the family and community friendly improvements at the beach in recent years that include upgrades to the playground and the addition of gourmet-style food at the concession stand.

 

Schreiber said lifeguards will start manning the beach during Memorial Day weekend.

 

“We’re exciting for another year out there,” he said.