Washington Park Beach Rules & Regulations
Washington Park Parking Stickers
Michigan City offers seasonal parking stickers that provide access to Washington Park during the park season.
Parking Sticker Policies:
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Stickers must be displayed on the driver-side lower windshield
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Stickers are non-transferable and non-refundable
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One sticker per vehicle
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Sticker does not guarantee parking space on peak days
2025 Annual Sticker Fees
| Sticker Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Michigan City Resident | Free |
| La Porte County Resident | $35 |
| Michigan City Senior Center Member | Free |
| Senior Center Member (In-State or Out-of-State) | $28 |
| Indiana Resident (outside La Porte County) | $100 |
| Out-of-State Visitor | $150 |
| Replacement Sticker (civil city) All others, cost of original sticker |
$20 |
2025 Daily Parking Fees
Parking fees may still apply after Labor Day, depending on staffing and weather conditions.
| Vehicle Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cars / Motorcycles | $20 |
| Bus / Motorhome / Oversized | $40 |
| Launch Ramp | $20 |
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Special Event Parking No RVs or trailers during Great Lakes Grand Prix race day |
$40 |
2025 Discounted Daily Parking Passes
| Pass Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Permit With Shelter Rental | $10 |
| Permit With Amphitheater Rental | $10 |
| Permit With Beach Wedding Rental | $6 |
| Permit With Old Band Stand or Millennium Plaza Rental | $6 |
| With Zoo Reservation | $4/car, $8/bus |
| Michigan City Municipal Band Concerts on Thursday nights after 7 pm | $4/car, $8/bus |
| Permit With Oasis Private Party | $6 |
What to Bring
Please bring your current vehicle registration card (the temporary, 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper copy will not be accepted). If you live outside of the civil city limits, but own property within the civil city limits, please bring your current vehicle registration card and a utility bill or tax bill with the address of the property you own. The name on the vehicle registration must match the name on the tax or utility bill.