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waterfront park & tugboat beach

downtown · walk

Walk south along the waterfront path toward Tugboat Beach and watch for the deer that come down around the tree line — they show up more than you'd expect. The rocks near the water are genuinely slippery so stick to the path and just stand at the edge, lake light on the West side hills is the whole point. Give yourself the full stretch down and back; it's the kind of walk where conversation either goes deep or goes quiet, and both are fine.

# Waterfront Park & Tugboat Beach Date Guide **Best for:** Casual, active dates or people-watching vibes rather than intimate dinners (there's no restaurant seating here—just a food vendor). **Atmosphere & timing:** It's a scenic waterfront walk with maintained paths, wildlife spotting (deer, ducks, geese), and genuinely good people-watching, especially on sunny days when the beach gets lively. Go on a weekday or early morning to avoid crowds and seagull chaos; summer is peak season but also peak seagull-theft season, so keep snacks locked down. Winter's actually beautiful if you don't mind snow—fewer people, same ducks and deer. **The catch:** The beach has big slippery rocks that are genuinely tricky to navigate if you're not steady on your feet, and geese/seagulls are *aggressive* about stealing food, so pack accordingly. Parking can get tight on hot weekends, and you'll want to secure any valuables while you're in the water.

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