Seasonal public swimming1 miGillson Beach
Gillson Park, Wilmette
North Beach
Lighthouse Beach, Evanston, IllinoisLake on Lake MichiganPublic swimming allowed
North Beach is a Lake Michigan swimming beach in Evanston.
- Water
- Lake, Lake Michigan
- Lifeguard
- Swim when lifeguards are on duty.
- Managed by
- City of Evanston
Getting there
North Beach is near Evanston, Illinois. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.
42.0646, -87.6747
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Swim within the designated swimming area.
- Do not swim beyond the marked buoys.
- Do not enter the water when swimming is prohibited.
Swimming spots nearby
All of IllinoisSeasonal public swimming1 mi
Swim in season6 miKathy Osterman Beach
Lincoln Park, Edgewater
Swim in season7 miMontrose Beach
Lincoln Park, Uptown
Swim in season10 miNorth Avenue Beach
Lincoln Park, Foreman Island
Swim in season11 miOak Street Beach
Near North Side
Swim in season12 miOhio Street Beach
The Loop
Something changed at North Beach? Closures and new rules help everyone.Report a change