Chicago’s North Shore Beaches
Visitors can travel the North Shore on a day trip, but there’s plenty to do if you have a weekend or a full vacation. From Chicago’s city limits, Sheridan Road winds through Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff―the waterfront towns that lead nearly to Wisconsin. To fully explore the area, Evanston makes an ideal base is the focus of our posting this week.
Evanston’s lakefront and beaches are a popular attraction.
Evanston’s five public swimming beaches are open for the season. A daily pass or season token must be presented for beach admission.
Beach Hours
From May 23 through June 5, beach hours are 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. From June 6 through Sept. 7 (Labor Day), beach hours are 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Evanston has three beaches which are accessible to people with disabilities: Greenwood Street, Lee Street and Lighthouse.
With a boat launch, kayak and sailboat rentals, kayak and sailboat lessons, kayak fishing trips and miles of sandy beaches, everyone can enjoy a day on the lakefront.
Beach Locations from North to South:
- Lighthouse Beach – Central St. at Sheridan Rd.
(2611 Sheridan Rd.) - Clark Street Beach – Clark St. at Sheridan Rd.
(1811 Sheridan Rd.) - Dog Beach – Church St at the lakefront
(1631 Sheridan Rd.) - Greenwood Street Beach – Greenwood St. at the lakefront
(1401 Sheridan Rd.) - Lee Street Beach – Lee St. and Lake Shore Blvd.
(1111 Lake Shore Blvd.) - South Boulevard Beach – South Blvd. at the lakefront
(525 Sheridan Square)
Get out and enjoy Chicago’s North Shore Beaches.
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