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Lakefront/Gillson Park

Gillson Lakefront

Welcome to Gillson Park

Summer 2023 at the Lakefront

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:

Explore Gillson Park

Summer Programs

From family camp-outs on the beach to moonlight kayak tours, check out all we have planned at the lakefront, and sign up!

Visitor Information

Get all the general information for Gillson Beach and Park.

Beach and Parking Passes

2023 Season Passes are for sale! View your options and plan your summer fun!

Lakeview Center

The Lakeview Center in Gillson Park (re-opening in June) offers programs, rental space, public restrooms and more.

Beach House and Restaurant

Get all the info on Gillson Swimming Beach and the Fat Shallot, our elevated beachside food stand!

Gillson Dog Beach

Your furry friend will have blast at our Dog Beach! Permits required – learn all the details here

Sailing Beach, Vessel Rentals & Trail-In Permits

Our Sailing Beach offers a variety of services, from rentals and permits to vessel storage. Learn all the details.

Reserve a Picnic Area

We have several picnic areas throughout Gillson Park – the perfect place for an outdoor gathering! 

Park Map

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Picnic Area #1

2

Picnic Area #2

3

Picnic Area #3

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Parking with
Wilmette Resident Decal or
Seasonal Beach Parking Decal

PV

Picnic Pavillion

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Parking with Daily Pass
or Seasonal Beach
Parking Decal

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Parking with Daily Pass
or Seasonal Beach
Parking Decal

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Picnic Area #4

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General Parking

Hours

Accessing Gillson Park

Swimming Beach Hours

May 27 to September 4

9 am-8 pm

Swimming is strictly prohibited after Labor Day

Gates

Gillson Park North and South Vehicle Entry Gates:

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.

Additional Info

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