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Beach Tokens on Sale Now

The 2011 preseason beach token sale begins Friday, April 1 and runs through Friday, June 10.

It may not feel like it, but summer is just around the corner, and that means it's almost beach season.

Evanston and Skokie residents can save some extra cash by buying beach tokens from now until June 10, as they will be discounted to $24 each, down from $32.

The following information is from the City of Evanston:

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Save money by buying your Beach Tokens  early. The 2011 preseason beach token sale begins Friday, April 1 and runs through Friday, June 10.

Evanston and Skokie residents can purchase tokens during this period for $24 each. When beaches open on June 11, token prices increase to $32. Fees for residents of other municipalities is higher.

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Tokens are available at the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., and all City of Evanston community centers. A daily pass is $8 for those age 12 and older and $6 for children ages 1 to 11. Children under 1 are admitted free. Fee assistance and a limited number of free tokens are available to Evanston residents who meet income guidelines. For more details, call 847-866-2900.

Evanston's five public swimming beaches are open seven days a week during the beach season, which begins in mid-June and runs through Labor Day. Beach hours are 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., weather and beach conditions permitting.

Evanston has three beaches that are accessible to people with disabilities: Greenwood Street, Lee Street and Lighthouse. Smoking is prohibited on Evanston's public beaches (Ordinance 38-O-08 Section 8-21-5). The Dog Beach will open on April 1. Season passes are required for the Dog Beach.

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.


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