Community Corner

Last Day of Beach Season in Evanston

Monday, Sept. 3, is the last day that Evanston's lakefront beaches will be open for swimming.

Better break out your beach towel and the sunblock before it's too late. Evanston city beaches close for the season at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. 

From the north end of the city to the south, six beaches are open to residents with a day pass or a season pass:

  1. - Central St. at Sheridan Rd.
    (2611 Sheridan Rd.)
  2. - Clark St. at Sheridan Rd.
    (1811 Sheridan Rd.)
  3. Dog Beach - Church St at the lakefront
    (1631 Sheridan Rd.)
  4. Greenwood Street Beach - Greenwood St. at the lakefront
    (1401 Sheridan Rd.)
  5. - Lee St. and Lake Shore Blvd.
    (1111 Lake Shore Blvd.)
  6. - South Blvd. at the lakefront
    (525 Sheridan Square)

Beaches open at 10:30 a.m. Monday, provided weather, waves or bacteria counts don't close the lakefront. Check the city's beach status website for regular updates.

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