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2026 Beach & Pool Season Passes
2026 Beach/Pool Season Passes
*Regular season rates begin 5/23/26
Beach & Pool Combo Pass
| Resident PRESEASON EARLY BIRD (1/12-5/22) | Resident REGULAR SEASON (starts 5/23) | Non-Resident PRESEASON EARLY BIRD (1/12-5/22) | Non-Resident REGULAR SEASON (starts 5/23) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Pass | $165 | $174 | $412 | $434 |
| 2-Person Family | $259 | $273 | $665 | $700 |
| 3-Person Family | $326 | $343 | $803 | $845 |
| 4-Person Family | $393 | $413 | $941 | $990 |
| 5-Person Family | $460 | $483 | $1,078 | $1,135 |
| Each Additional | $67 | $70 | $138 | $145 |
| Senior (65+) | $100 | $105 | – | – |
| Child Care Provider | – | – | $306* | $322* |
Beach-Only Pass: covers Langdon Beach, Gillson Main Swim Beach and Gillson South Swim Beach
| Resident PRESEASON EARLY BIRD (1/12-5/22) | Resident REGULAR SEASON (starts 5/23) | Non-Resident PRESEASON EARLY BIRD (1/12-5/22) | Non-Resident REGULAR SEASON (starts 5/23) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Pass | $66 | $69 | $165 | $174 |
| 2-Person Family | $93 | $98 | $253 | $266 |
| 3-Person Family | $130 | $137 | $322 | $339 |
| 4-Person Family | $167 | $176 | $391 | $412 |
| 5-Person Family | $204 | $215 | $460 | $485 |
| Each Additional | $37 | $39 | $69 | $73 |
| Senior (65+) | $37 | $39 | – | – |
| Child Care Provider | – | – | $121* | $127* |
Pool only Pass
| Resident PRESEASON EARLY BIRD (1/12-5/22) | Resident REGULAR SEASON (starts 5/23) | Non-Resident PRESEASON EARLY BIRD (1/12-5/22) | Non-Resident REGULAR SEASON (starts 5/23) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Pass | $114 | $120 | $287 | $302 |
| 2-Person Family | $190 | $200 | $477 | $502 |
| 3-Person Family | $228 | $240 | $556 | $585 |
| 4-Person Family | $266 | $280 | $635 | $668 |
| 5-Person Family | $304 | $320 | $713 | $751 |
| Each Additional | $38 | $40 | $79 | $83 |
| Senior (65+) | $70 | $74 | – | – |
| Child Care Provider | – | – | $217* | $228* |
Season Pass Guidelines
- You may renew your season pass online or in person at any Park District facility during regular business hours.
- The season pass is your Wilmette Park District photo ID card, which can be used only by the person to whom it has been issued. It is not transferable.
- A family consists of up to two adults and dependent children through the age of 23 who reside at the same address.
- All family members age two and older by May 1 must have their own photo ID pass or pay a daily fee to enter the beach and/or pool.
- Wilmette resident seniors age 65 and older by May 1 with proper identification (i.e., driver’s license, state-issued ID, passport), receive a discount on the price of a season pass for individual pool, beach, or both when purchased together.
- Season pass refunds are not given for any reason after Opening Day.
Proof of Residency Requirements
When applying for season passes, club memberships, or registering for a class you will be asked for identification and proof of residency by showing either a current drivers license or State of Illinois ID. If you do not have one of these documents you will need to show another photo ID along with one of the following items displaying a Wilmette address:
- Voter’s registration card
- Utility bill with owner’s name
- Current automobile registration with owner’s name
- Copy of a real estate contract stating a closing date
Beach Bound Library Passes
Our Beach Bound Library Passes will give people access to the beach, free of charge, by utilizing your local library.
Here’s everything you need to know to reserve your spot in the sun.
Who Can Use the Library Pass?
Active library card holders from any of the following communities will be able to reserve a Beach Bound—Gillson Swimming Beach Pass:
- Wilmette (2 passes per day)
- Skokie
- Niles
- Des Plaines
- Morton Grove
- Glenview
This program is a collaboration between Wilmette Park District, Explore More Illinois and your local library, providing more opportunities to dive into summer fun.
How to Reserve a Beach Pass – Step-by-Step
- Visit Explore More Illinois
- Use the dropdown to find your participating library and log in with your Library Card Number
- Search for “Gillson Swimming Beach”. Click the “Apply” button.
- Click “Offers” to see pass details and then select “Show First Available Offer”
- Click “Reserve A Different Date”
- Passes can be reserved up to two months in advance.
- Dates that are already booked will appear as unavailable.
- If someone cancels a reservation, that date automatically becomes available again—no waitlist needed!
- Reserve your date, enter your email address, print your pass, and follow the instructions included on the pass for a smooth entry into the beach.
Important Guidelines
- One pass per reservation: Each pass admits a up to 6 people—Any additional guests in the group are eligible to receive resident rates on additional daily passes.
- If you can no longer attend, please cancel your reservation: Allow others to utilize the date you can no longer attend.
- Only print your pass once you have confirmed your attendance: Once a pass is printed, your reservation can no longer be cancelled.
- Bring your printed pass: Digital versions will not be accepted at the gate.
- No waitlist feature: But released passes become available in real-time—so check back often if your date is booked!
- Library access required: You must be an active member of one of the six participating libraries.
Non-Resident Students Attending D39 & Avoca
- Under the “Fair-Share” policy created, students attending District 39/Avoca District 37 schools (K – 8) living outside of the Wilmette geographic boundaries, can register for programs and purchase individual season passes taking advantage of the resident rate.
- Parents/guardians/guests of these children are not eligible.
- Guest passes are considered under the umbrella of parent (guardian) use of Wilmette resident rates, and are not eligible for student purchase.
Child Care Provider Guidelines
- All child care providers (both nanny & live-in providers) – Listed below are the season pass options for child care providers who are employed by both Wilmette resident and non-resident families.
- Child care providers must apply in person in order to purchase a season pass.
- When applying in person, please come prepared with a completed Child Care Provider Form
from the employer, or a letter stating the equivalent information to prove employment. This documentation is required to purchase a pass. - Child care providers cannot be counted as a family member on a family pass.
- Nanny Care Providers (do not reside at employer’s address)
- Nanny Care Providers of Wilmette resident families must purchase a Child Care Provider pass under the nanny’s account.
- Nanny Care Providers of non-resident families must purchase an Individual Pass under the nanny’s account.
- Nanny Care Providers cannot be put on the employer’s account and must have their own account created with their home address.
- Live-In Care Providers (resident at employer’s address)
- Live-In Child Care Providers must purchase an Individual Pass (resident or non-resident) and cannot be counted as a family member on a family pass.
- Live-In Care Providers can be added to the employer’s account if they can provide documentation of residency.
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