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City Swimming Beaches to Open for the Season on May 25
EVANSTON, IL - The City of Evanston's Parks and Recreation Department has announced that Evanston beaches will open for the season on Saturday, May 25 and will remain open through Labor Day, Monday, September 2.
To ensure all community members can access and enjoy Evanston public swimming beaches, the City will provide free season beach passes to Evanston residents. Community members can pick up passes for their household with proof of residency (60201 & 60202). During regular office hours, beach passes will be available at the Robert Crown Community Center, Levy Senior Center, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, and Chandler-Newberger Community Center. Passes are unavailable at the Morton Civic Center or Evanston Ecology Center.
Evanston season beach passes/daily tickets are mandatory
All beach patrons must present a season beach pass or daily ticket to enter the beach. IDs will not be accepted at beach entrances. Proof of residency for each person in a household is required to obtain a beach pass. No pass is required for children under the age of one.
Acceptable forms of identification to receive a beach pass:
- Driver’s License or State ID
- Mortgage
- Title or lease agreement. If sharing a lease agreement, a second form of ID with the Evanston address is required.
- Utility bill
- Tax return
- Voter registration card
- Vehicle registration
- NU Student ID
- District 65 free or reduced lunch letter
Children will need to show a current report card, school picture ID, parent insurance card listing dependents, tax return document, or other form of ID a parent may have that proves Evanston residency.
Non-Evanston resident beach access
Non-Evanston residents must purchase a season beach pass or daily beach ticket to access Evanston swimming beaches.
Season beach passes
Season beach passes can be purchased at any of the community centers listed above during their office hours or in person beginning Saturday, May 11, at the Dempster Street Beach office, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Daily beach tickets
Beginning Saturday, May 25, daily beach tickets can be purchased via the Yodel Portal, an authorized mobile beach pass vendor of Evanston beaches.
or downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. After creating an account, users select the daily beach tickets to purchase. Mobile beach tickets can be redeemed by the staff member scanning the ticket at beach entrances. Physical daily beach tickets may also be purchased in person at the Dempster Street and Clark Street Beach offices during beach season office hours.
Discounted rate for Skokie residents
Daily beach ticket prices are $10 per person for Skokie residents and $12 per person for non-Skokie residents. Children under the age of one may enter beaches for free. Season passes will be sold at the discounted rates listed below, with proof of Skokie residency (60203, 60076, 60077).
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Residency
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Price
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Purchase Date Range
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Skokie Resident
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$35
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April 15 - June 7
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$43
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June 8 - July 31
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$24
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August 1 - September 2
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Non-Skokie Resident
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$63
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April 15 - June 7
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$85
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June 8 - July 31
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$43
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August 1- September 2
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A season beach pass is valid from purchase through Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024.
Guest beach tickets
New for 2024, the Parks and Recreation Department will offer guest beach tickets. This program allows Evanston community members to purchase a discounted daily ticket for their guests.
Ticket information
- $5 per ticket
- Each household is limited to a maximum of 20 tickets per season
Eligibility: Only community members residing in zip codes 60201 or 60202 are eligible to purchase guest beach tickets. A guest ticket must be bought directly by the guest in the presence of the host community member.
In-person purchases: Tickets must be purchased in person at the Dempster Street Beach or Clark Street Beach offices. Proof of residency is required to make the purchase. Guest tickets should be purchased at the time of use and are non-refundable.
Watercraft Rentals
Watercraft rentals, including sailboats, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards, begin for the season on Monday, June 3. For more information, visit cityofevanston.org/watercraftrentals.
No Throw Zone
The Parks and Recreation Department will be implementing "No Throw Zones" at both Lee Street and Clark Street beaches this summer. These will include designated areas where visitors can enjoy the beach without the presence of recreational equipment in the air including balls, frisbees, and kites. These "No Throw Zones" will provide a more relaxed sand space for individuals with disabilities, families with young children, or anyone seeking a quieter, less active environment. A sign will be posted at each of these beaches indicating the assigned "No Throw Zone" areas and the beaches' Mobi-mats (the blue accessible paths already in place on the sand) will help to clearly identify the zone borders. Visit the City's Accessibility webpage for additional information.
Residents are encouraged to check the status of swimming beaches before heading out.
For more information about Evanston beaches, please visit
cityofevanston.org/beaches or call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents can simply dial 311 while in Evanston.
Media Contact: Jessie Mayo
jmayo@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-448-8041
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