Put on your water shoes, grab your favorite beach towel, and head to the beach this summer! Find the perfect patch of sand at the numerous area beaches. Overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan is the Waukegan Municipal Beach, featuring a mile of sand that is groomed daily, some natural sand dunes, and with lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., you can rest assured that you and your kids will be kept safe. Besides sunbathing, swimming, picnicking and sand volleyball, kite boarding and surfing are also some favorites for this hot spot! On a clear day, be sure to look for the Chicago Skyline off in the distance! Enjoy weekly concerts during the summer season at the band shelter, and let your stress drift away with each wave.
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Featured Partner Chain O’Lakes State ParkLocated in the heart of Illinois' largest concentration of natural lakes, Chain O'Lakes State Park is a water oriented recreation area with outstanding opportunities… Read More |
Spring Grove |
Featured Partner Illinois Beach State ParkIllinois Beach State Park is located along the shores of Lake Michigan from Waukegan to the Wisconsin state line. The park offers a campground, full… Read More |
Zion |
Featured Partner Independence Grove Forest PreserveThis scenic 1,135-acre preserve offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered around a 115-acre lake reclaimed from a gravel quarry. Visitors… Read More |
Libertyville |
Featured Partner Lake County Forest PreservesWe currently manage more than 29,200 acres of land and offer innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages. Visitors enjoy more than 154 miles of… Read More |
Libertyville |
Bangs Lake Beach & MarinaBangs Lake is a natural glacial lake located in northeastern Lake County and is considered a popular destination for family recreation in the Chicagoland area.… Read More |
Wauconda |
Diamond Lake Beach & Recreation CenterDiamond Lake Recreation Center is 100 acres. It includes a pristine lake, sand beach, grassy areas, and shaded picnic grove. In summertime, the facility is the… Read More |
Mundelein |
Dolphin HarborDolphin Harbor in Old Mill Creek offers boaters and campers an ideal location, right on the edge of Grass Lake. With seasonal rates for boat… Read More |
Antioch |
Fish Lake BeachThis campground has been family owned and operated since 1939. This is a great place to spend some quality family time or just to get away… Read More |
Volo |
Jones Island Community ParkThis park offers 5 acres of fun located on Grays Lake. Activities include a swimming beach, fishing, picnic shelter, ice skating, playground, ramp for boat launching… Read More |
Grayslake |
Lake Minear BeachLake Minear Beach is Lake County's premier member-supported 72-acre beach with swimming in the summer, year-round fishing, and a schedule of fun events for… Read More |
Libertyville |
Lakefront Park of Round Lake BeachA beautiful park that is open to the residents and the public. Ancient oak trees line the shore and the park. A great place to… Read More |
Round Lake Beach |
Openlands Lakeshore PreserveThe Openlands Lakeshore Preserve presents a rare opportunity to visit one of the last remaining ravine and bluff ecosystems in the Chicago region. The 77-acre… Read More |
Highland Park |
Paulus ParkA popular visitors destination, as well as a favorite gathering spot for local residents featuring a picnic area, playgrounds, beach, athletic field, concert stage and… Read More |
Lake Zurich |
Pedersen Marine Inc.Pedersen Marina is a family owned marina that offers 80 Boat Slips free of wave action even in a storm, for boats 16-34'. Their “no… Read More |
Antioch |
Rosewood BeachRosewood Beach is a national award winning beach located along the shores of Lake Michigan. Swimming Beach, beachfront Interpretive Center, nature programming, beach yoga &… Read More |
Highland Park |
Spring Lake Marina & CampgroundSituated on over 8 acres of land, they are conveniently located off of Grass Lake, only 1/4 mile west of Route 59 in Antioch. Family owned and… Read More |
Antioch |
Spring Lake ParkSpring Lake Park is the "heart of Lincolnshire". This park is now a beautiful lake with shallow area for small children and slide… Read More |
Lincolnshire |
Sunrise Park and BeachLake Bluff Sunrise Beach is a peaceful spot to spend a summer afternoon. Lifeguards are on duty at select times to insure a safe… Read More |
Lake Bluff |
Turtle Beach MarinaTurtle Beach Marina has the largest beach on the Chain, perfect for sunbathing, volleyball and Jet Ski parking. A children's playground, 4 cute cottages, 55 boat… Read More |
Antioch |
Waukegan Municipal BeachWaukegan Municipal Beach is easily accessible by car, train, plane, bicycle or boat. Our 400-acre lakefront, with a mile-long beach and 1,000-slip marina offer opportunities… Read More |
Waukegan |
