The Wilmette Park District owns and manages two beaches on the Village’s eastern border along Lake Michigan.
Gillson Beach- Lake Avenue at Lake Michigan
Langdon Beach- Chestnut Avenue and Sheridan Road
The beaches open on Saturday, May 26 and close on Monday, September 3.
Beach Hours Daily: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or as daylight permits)
For more information on the Wilmette Beaches, visit the Park District website or call 847-256-9656.
Parking Restrictions
A friendly parking reminder, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the village restricts parking in Gillson Park area and Langdon Park area. The fine for violations is $100. Please pay attention to signs and avoid a citation when parking on the street to go to the park.
See Village Code Chapter 14-305 for more details.