Illinois Beaches from Kidzooie.com including a complete listing of Lake Michigan Beaches, Kiteboarding Beaches

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Beach Tips

It is strongly recommended to wear sunblock while

in the sun. What SPF should I use?

Use an umbrella or pop-up tent for fun shade at the beach.

Wear a beach

cover-up or light weight long pants and long sleeve tops

when possible to protect from the

sun's UV rays.

Hats are cool on the beach. While protecting your head, make sure it also covers your face, ears, and neck.

Sunglasses make awesome shades!

They need to block UVA and UVB Rays.

Have Fun. . . . . . .

in the Sun!

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Illinois Beaches, Swimming, Beach Volleyball
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What SPF Should I Use?

Sunblock protects your skin by absorbing and/or reflecting UVA and UVB radiation. All sunblocks have a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating. The SPF rating indicates how long a sunscreen remains effective on the skin. A user can determine how long their sunblock will be effective by multiplying the SPF factor by the length of time it takes for him or her to suffer a burn without sunscreen.

For instance, if you normally develop a sunburn in 10 minutes without wearing a sunscreen, a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 will protect you for 150 minutes (10 minutes multiplied by the SPF of 15). Although sunscreen use helps minimize sun damage, no sunscreen completely blocks all wavelengths of UV light. Wearing sun protective clothing and avoiding sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will also help protect your skin from overexposure and minimize sun damage.

The American Association of Dermatology (AAD) recommends that a "broad spectrum" sunblock with an SPF of at least 15 that is applied daily to all sun exposed areas, then reapplied every two hours. However, in some recent clinical trials, sunblocks with SPF 30 provided significantly better protection than sunblocks with SPF15. Therefore at UCSF, we recommend sunblocks with SPF of at least 30 with frequent reapplication.

Article from University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine.

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Central East

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Clinton Lake

Clinton Lake State Recreation Area

Clinton, Illinois

Open Memorial Day - Labor Day

Swimming, Water Skiing, No Pets Allowed, Showers, Restrooms

Effingham Beach

Lake Sara

Effingham, IL

Swimming, Beach Volleyball, Concession

Moraine View State Recreation Area

27374 Moraine View Park Road

LeRoy, IL 61752

(309) 724-8032

Open Memorial Day - Labor Day

Lake Shelbyville Beach

Shelbyville, IL

Public Beaches are at Dam West, Sullivan Beach, Wilborn Creek, and Wolf Creek State Park.

Swimming, Picnicing, Camping, Boating, Hiking, Marina

Central West

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Lake Springfield Beach

Center Park just north of Lyndsay Bridge

Springfield, Illinois

(217) 786-4032

Admission is FREE

Swimming, Fishing, Boating - Canoes, Motorboats, Pontoons, Rowboats, Sailboats

Chicago Area

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Chicago Park District Beaches

Calumet Beach (9600-9900 South)
Chicago, Illinois

Swimming, Fieldhouse, Bathrooms, Beach House, Park Concessions, Baseball Fields, Basketball Court, Bike Racks, Drinking Fountains, Tennis Courts, Launch/Land Site, Parking

Rainbow Park & Beach

East 75th Street & Lake Michigan

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Bathroom, Beach House, Baseball Field, Basketball Courts, Benches, Bike Racks, Drinking Fountain, Spray Pools, Tennis Courts, Dunes, Water Trail Launch/Land Site

South Shore Cultural Center

7059 S. South Shore Drive

Chicago, IL

Cultural Center, Lakefront Trail Starts, Bathroom, Beach House, Benches, Bike Racks, Drinking Fountains, Nature Area, Bird Sanctuary, Dunes and Prairies, Parking

63rd Street Beach House

6400 Street and Lake Shore Drive

Jackson Park

Chicago, IL

Beach House, Bathroom, Subway Sandwiches, Bike Racks, Drinking Fountains, Play Lots, Interactive Spray Fountain, ADA and Stroller Beach Mats, Parking, Serenity Courtyard, Posts, Beach Chairs, Water Trail Launch/Land Site, Jackson Park Harbor, Nature Area, Lagoons, Prairies, Bird Sanctuaries

57th Street Beach

5700 Street South

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Bathroom, Rib Inn

49th Street Beach

4900 Street South

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Bathroom, Drinking Fountain

31st Street Beach

1200 Street South

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Bathroom, Drinking Fountain, Playground, Robinson's No. 1 Ribs, Tri State Novelty Balloons, ADA and Stroller Mats, Parking, Burnham Skate Park (offers 20,000 square feet of smooth skate surface featuring various "spine", "pyramids" and "bowls" to accommodate skateboarding stunts as well as curbs, rails and stairs. Pedestrian Underpass, Nature Area, Prairies, Water Trail Launch/Land Site

12th Street Beach

1200 Street South

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Bathroom, Museum Campus Cafe & Ice Cream Shop, Prairie Concessions, Kim & Carol's Chic Hot Dogs, Classic Carousel, Pretzels & More, Benches, Bike Racks, Drinking Fountains, Pedestrian Underpass

Ohio Street Beach

400 North

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Robinson's No. 1 Ribs, Shan's Sunglasses, and Pedestrian Underpass

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Oak Street Beach

1000 North

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Bathroom, Shan's Sunglasses,Oak Street Beachstro, Volleyball Posts, ADA and Stroller Beach Mat and Pedestrian Underpass

North Avenue Beach

1600 North

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Bathroom, Ship Shaped Beach House, Bike Chicago, North Avenue Beach News, Crunch Fitness, North Avenue Hockey, Shan's Sunglasses, Sunshine Beach Toys, Stefani's Castawayas, Benches, Volleyball Posts, Drinking Founains, Pavillion, Parking, ADA and Stroller BEach Mat, Pedestrian Underpass, Lagoons

Wilson Avenue

4800 North

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Skate Park, Dog Friendly Area Beach, Parking, LA Concessions and Pretzels

Montrose Beach

4400 North

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Bathroom, Beach House, LA Concessions, Cafe Conforti, Park Bait Co, Zambrano's, Volleyball, Bike Racks, Drinking Fountains, Seven Soccer Fields, Parking, Pedestrian Underpass, Nature Area, Bird Sanctuaries and Dunes, Laund/Land Site, Montrose Harbor

Foster Avenue Beach

5200 North

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Bathroom, Beach House, Del Lana's Deli, Sunshine Concessions, Volleyball Posts, Basketball, Bike Racks, Drinking Fountains, Parking, ADA and Stroller Beach Mat, Pedestrian Underpass

Kathy Osterman Beach

5800 North

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Bathroom, Del Lana's Deli, Benches, Drinking Fountain, and ADA and Stroller Beach Mats

Thorndale Beach

5934 North

Chicago, IL

Lakefront Beach

North Shore Beach

6700 North

Chicago, IL

Lakefront Beach

Columbia Beach

6726 North

Chicago, Illinois

Lakefront Beach

Pratt Beach

1050 West Pratt Boulevard

Chicago, IL

Tennis Courts and Drinking Fountain

Hartigan Beach/Albion Beach

6800 North (E. of Sheridan Road)

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Bike Rack, Drinking Fountain, Play Lot

Loyola Beach

7032 North

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Fieldhouse, Bathroom, Heartland Cafe, Baseball Fields, Basketball Court, Bike Racks, Drinking Founains, Play Area, Parking, ADA and Stroller Beach Mat, Water Trail Launch/Land Site

Jarvis Beach

7400 North

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Drinking Fountain

Fargo Beach

7432 North

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Drinking Fountain

Howard Beach

7600 North

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Bike Racks, Play Lot, Drinking Fountain

Rogers Beach

7705 North Eastlake Terrace

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Drinking Fountains, Tennis Courts

Juneway Terrace Beach

7800 North

Chicago, IL

Swimming, Drinking Fountain

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Northeast

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Main Beach on Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake Park District Beach

300 Lake Shore Drive

Crystal Lake, IL 60012

(815) 459-0680

Swimming, Bath House, Fishing Pier, Boat Launch,

Picnic Area, Band Stage, Boat Rentals. 3 Basketball Courts, Baseball Diamond, Playground

Sunrise Beach

455 Sunrise Avenue

Lake Bluff, IL

(847) 295-6586

Forest Park Beach

Lake & Deerpath Roads

Lake Forest, IL

(847) 615-4284

Swimming, Shelter Pavillions, Grills, Fishing Pier, Boat Launch, Walking Paths, Concession (summer only)

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

16400 West Buckley Road

Libertyville, Illinois 60048

(847) 968-3499

Swimming, Boating, Canoeing, Rafting, Bird Watching, Hiking, Biking, Fishing

Petersen Park Beach

Lakewood Road

McHenry, IL

Summer - Daily 11:00-5:30pm
Swimming, Boat Rentals include Canoes, Rowboats, Paddleboats, Windsurfing, Kayaks, Baracuda Bikes

Illinois Beach State Park

Lake Front

Zion, IL 62863

(847) 662-4811

6 1/2 miles of Lake Michigan Beach, Swimming, Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Cross Country Skiing, Bike Trail, Marina, Concession, Pets allowed in camping area only

Northern Cook

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City of Evanston Beach Information

Lighthouse Beach

Central & Sheridan Roads

Evanston, IL

Clark Street Beach

Clark & Sheridan Roads

Evanston, IL

Dempster Street Beach

Dempster/Greenwood & Lake

Evanston, IL

(847) 492-7082

Lee Street Beach

Lee & Lake Shore Blvd

Evanston, IL
South Boulevard Beach

South Boulevard at the Lake

Evanston, IL

Glencoe Beach

Hazel & Park Avenues

Glencoe, IL

(847) 835-1185

Swimming, Sunfish Sailing Lessons, Windsurfing, Catamaran Lessons, Rentals, Boat Storage

Lakefront Park

Longwood, Park & Hazel Avenues

Glencoe, IL

Boating, Swimming,Beach House, Tennis Courts, Picnic Area, Bench with Grills

Gillson Beach

Lake Avenue at Lake Michigan

Wilmette, IL
(847) 256-6100

(847) 256-0333 (Beach Info)
Swimming, Lifeguards on duty, Dog Beach Area Concession

Winnetka Beaches
9:00am-7:00pm
Elder Lane Beach (Boating & Sailing Only)
Elder & Sheridan Roads

Winnetka, IL

Resident/Non-Resident Passes
Swimming, Lifeguards on Duty, Beach House, Playground, Off Street Parking

Maple Street Beach

Maple & Sheridan Roads

Winnetka, IL

Resident/Non-Resident Passes
Swimming, Lifeguards on Duty, Beach House,

Off Street Parking

Centennial Park

South of Elder & Sheridan Roads

Winnetka, IL
Off Street Parking, Dog Membership Allowed

Tower Road Beach

Tower & Sheridan Roads

Winnetka, IL

Swimming, Beach House with Showers, Vending Machines, Concessions, Lifeguards on Duty,

Sand Volleyball, Wet Sand Play Area, Playground