REGISTRATION SITE OFFLINE 2/14-2/15: For details, check our Bulletin Board post, below
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REGISTRATION SITE OFFLINE 2/14-2/15: For details, check our Bulletin Board post, below
REGISTRATION SITE OFFLINE 2/14-2/15: For details, check our Bulletin Board post, below
WAYS TO PLAY
North Entrance
Lake Ave & Michigan Ave
South Entrance
Sheridan Rd & Michigan Ave
Langdon Beach
Chestnut Ave & Sheridan Rd
POINT OF CONTACT
Megan White
Lakefront General Manager
PHONE NO.
POINT OF CONTACT
Niki Koclanes
Lakefront Program Supervisor
PHONE NO.
POINT OF CONTACT
Ben Wozney
Lakefront General Manager
PHONE NO.
Registration for spring and summer programs is underway!
Gillson Park offers 60 acres of beautiful lakefront property ideal for picnics, bicycling, volleyball, soccer, tennis, and many other outdoor activities. In Gillson, you’ll find:
Lakefront weather and water conditions change daily, and we want you to enjoy a safe visit.
From nature activities in the park, to classes at the Lakeview Center, check out all we have planned!
Now active:
Get all the general information for Gillson Beach and Park.
The Lakeview Center in Gillson Park is a fresh, newly-renovated facility with flexible options to meet the needs of your upcoming event!
Get all the info on Gillson Swimming Beach and the Fat Shallot, our elevated beachside food stand (opening Memorial Day weekend!) Check out their new location on Central St. in Evanston!
Your furry friend will have blast at our Dog Beach! Permits required – learn all the details here
Our Sailing Beach offers a variety of services, from rentals and permits to vessel storage. Get the details here
We have several picnic areas throughout Gillson Park – the perfect place for an outdoor gathering!
Picnic Area #1
Picnic Area #2
Picnic Area #3
Parking with
Wilmette Resident Decal or
Seasonal Beach Parking Decal
Picnic Pavillion
Parking with Daily Pass
or Seasonal Beach
Parking Decal
Parking with Daily Pass
or Seasonal Beach
Parking Decal
Picnic Area #4
General Parking
9 am-8 pm
Swimming is strictly prohibited after Labor Day
6 am-8 pm
Note: after 8 pm, vehicles may exit the park via the Washington Ave. exit only. Vehicles left in the park after 10:30 will be ticketed.
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Enriching the quality of community life through creative programming for people of all ages and abilities, while protecting open spaces and natural resources for future generations.
Enriching the quality of community life through creative programming for people of all ages and abilities, while protecting open spaces and natural resources for future generations.
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