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WAYS TO PLAY
North Entrance
Lake Ave & Michigan Ave
South Entrance
Sheridan Rd & Michigan Ave
Langdon Beach
Chestnut Ave & Sheridan Rd
(closed due to beach erosion)
POINT OF CONTACT
Megan White
Lakefront Operations Supervisor
PHONE NO.
POINT OF CONTACT
Niki Koclanes
Lakefront Program Supervisor
PHONE NO.
POINT OF CONTACT
Ben Wozney
Lakefront General Manager
PHONE NO.
Registration is underway for fun programs and events at Gillson Park and Beach!
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:
From family camp-outs on the beach to moonlight kayak tours, check out all we have planned at the lakefront, and sign up!
Get all the general information for Gillson Beach and Park.
2023 Season Passes are for sale! View your options and plan your summer fun!
The Lakeview Center in Gillson Park (re-opening in June) offers programs, rental space, public restrooms and more.
Get all the info on Gillson Swimming Beach and the Fat Shallot, our elevated beachside food stand!
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. Learn all the details.
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.
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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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