Hit the beach this weekend

Deer Lake Beach, Independence Township, and Mill Pond Beach, Springfield Township, are set to open Monday.
Independence Township Parks and Recreation opens Deer Lake Beach on Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting. Call 248-625-8223 for hours. Trained Lifeguards supervise the beach. Fees are charged for both the beach and boat launching facilities.
All township facilities are alcohol free and pets must be leashed at all times when using any park facility.
Springfield Township Parks & Recreation opens Mill Pond Beach, 495 Broadway, in Downtown Davisburg, Memorial Day, through Labor Day.
Beach hours are 8 a.m. to dusk. New this year, the beach will be swim at your own risk, which means lifeguards will not be on duty.
Children and non-swimmers should not swim or wade without a responsible adult in attendance.
Call 248-634-0412 for more information.