Rissers Beach

History

Rissers Beach Provincial Park opened on June 7th, 1973. Prior to this, Rissers Beach had been a common gathering spot for locals. As a result of a beach study, the government decided to develop Rissers Beach into a Provincial Park.

Beach Safety

Rissers Beach is very safe. The beach is in a sheltered bay. The surf does not usually exceed 1 metre, and there are no drop-offs. The hazards of the beach include the shallow surf, which patrons like to dive in, and the ramp leading to the beach that children run down. The lifeguards enforce a "No Running" rule on the ramp, and a "No Diving" rule in shallow water to prevent injuries. The supervised swimming area is marked by red and yellow flags on the beach located approximately 200m apart. Rissers Beach usually experiences moderate water temperatures and moderate surf conditions. All dogs must be on leashes while at the beach. Floatation devices are not permitted on days when there is an offshore wind. Hard shell boats are not permitted to launch, land or travel in the supervised area; they must remain 200m outside the supervised area.