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    Illinois Beach State Park

    Zion, IllinoisLake on Lake MichiganSummer swimming beaches

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    Getting there

    Illinois Beach State Park has Lake Michigan swimming beaches in its North and South units.

    Water
    Lake, Lake Michigan
    Facilities
    Parking, bathhouse, showers, swimming beaches
    Lifeguard
    No on-duty lifeguards.
    Managed by
    Illinois Department of Natural Resources

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    From the north, take I-94 south to Route 173, east to Sheridan Road, then south to Wadsworth Road and west into the park.

    42.4305, -87.8045

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    Know before you go

    • Stay in designated swimming areas.
    • Do not swim alone.
    • Avoid swimming after heavy rain.
    • Do not swim near storm drains, sea walls or breakwaters.

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    North Beach

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