NOTICE:

As of July 29 2023, the beach/swimming area is temporarily closed until further notice due to detection of HAB.


For more information please contact Holly Stoddard:
585-330-7066
recreation@townofrichmond.org

The Beach
at Sandy Bottom Park is
now CLOSED for the 2024 Summer Season

***If the swimming area is closed due to a suspected harmful algae bloom,
it takes at least 2 days before a NYS Department of Health water test
verifies the water in the swimming area of the beach is free of the algae.***

Sandy Bottom Park is located at the north end of Honeoye Lake, off County Road 36 (West Lake Road). Walking trails can also be accessed on Main Street, between 8719 and 8723 Route 20A, and at the north end of East Lake Road, opposite 8494 East Lake Road. The park is open from dawn to dusk.

Sandy Bottom Park Brochure

 SANDY BOTTOM BEACH RULES

Please note that all boats, canoes and kayaks must stay outside of the far buoys.
You must observe all safety and usage signs posted at the beach.

1. No throwing sand, rocks, shells, seaweed or sticks.
2. No throwing children into the water.
3. No dunking or horseplay.
4. No chicken fights or climbing on each other's shoulders.
5. No children with flotation devices beyond the safety rope.
6. No diving, twisting, jumps or flips.
7. No smoking in the pavilion.
8. Pavilions are for family picnics.
9. No children under the age of 12 allowed on the swim platform.
10. No playing with the lines.
11. Absolutely no swimming outside the lines.
12. No flotation devices except rafts with a hole in the center.
13. All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian in the park.

To learn more about swim lessons offered through Richmond Rec, visit our
Summer Recreation Program page.

Pavilion rentals at Sandy Bottom Park are available during the swim season.
To reserve a pavilion:

1. Call the Recreation Department at (585) 330-7066 to confirm availability and place a 7-day hold on your desired time & date.
2. Download the pavilion use form below or pick up a form at the Town Hall.
3. Return the completed form along with a non-refundable fee of $50 ($75 for non-residents) and a certificate of insurance from your homeowner's or general liability policy. Forms and fees must be submitted within a week of your call to lock in your desired time & date.

Please note, all three steps must be completed in order to finalize your reservation.

Recreational facilities available at Sandy Bottom Park include a mountain bike skills course, a tennis court, a pickleball court (see link below for information on Pickle Ball), a basketball court, a softball field, a volleyball sand court and two playgrounds. During times when the beach is staffed, park goers can also request access to equipment for a shuffleboard court. 

Walking trails are open year-round for visitors to walk, jog and enjoy outdoor scenery and wildlife. There is a 1.5 mile loop path around the perimeter of Sandy Bottom East (at the north end of East Lake Road) and a wooded Nature Trail just west of the Honeoye Outlet, accessible from Main Street, can also be used to walk to Sandy Bottom Beach.

Please Keep Your Dogs on a Leash in Richmond Town Parks:
It has been brought to the attention of Richmond Town officials, that a few people are walking their dogs in Town parks without a leash. Some people feel threatened by an unleashed dog, and people should not have to worry about a potential interaction with their dog.

The Town of Richmond town code states “dogs are allowed in areas of the park except on the beach and around pavilions, provided that the dogs are on a leash under complete control of the dog’s attendant”.

The Town would appreciate everyone’s cooperation. We feel it is important that everyone should be able to enjoy the beauty our Town has to offer.