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Glencoe Beach Opens May 26-28 for Memorial Weekend!

SwimmingRight in your own backyard is Lake Michigan’s most beautiful spot on the North Shore – Glencoe Beach. The Beach will open for the 2012 season of swimming and boating during Memorial Day weekend, and will reopen daily beginning June 4 through August 26 (final weekend September 1-3). Boating, swimming, picnicking and playing, there is lots of fun at Glencoe Beach!

Click here for Glencoe Boating Beach information, and learn more about new adult sailing lessons, youth sailing, "Skippered" rentals, and more.

New for 2012: Glencoe residents can access Northbrook Park District pools at Northbrook resident rates! Click here for details

Amenities

2012 Beach Admission

Standard Rates

Status Adults (18 - 64) Youth (1 -17) Seniors (65 & Up)
Residents $6/person $4/person $2/person
Non-Residents $10/person $7/person $4/person

Twilight Rates (6-8 p.m.)

Status Adults (18 - 64) Youth (1 -17) Seniors (65 & Up)
Residents $3/person $2/person $2/person
Non-Residents $5/person $4/person $4/person

*Guests under age two may enjoy the beach for free.

Season Beach Tokens

Resident Family
Through 6/3/12
After 6/3/12
After 7/8/12
Individual
$75
$95
$50
First Two Members
$85 $105 $55
Senior (Age 65+)
$40
$50 $25
Non-Resident Family



Individual $90 $110 $55
First Two Members $150 $170 $85
Senior (Age 65+) $75 $95 $45
Additional Person $10/token $10/token $10/token
Click here to view additional family rates on the 2012 Season Token Form

Weekday Special Camp Group Admission

Camp groups of 15 or more persons may be admitted for a discounted admission with food package when advanced reservations have been made. Please call the beach office at (847) 835-1185 for more information.

Camp Group Flyer
Camp Group Reservation Form

Northbrook Aquatics Agreement

Splash Into Northbrook This Summer! Aquatic Services at Resident Rates

The Glencoe and Northbrook Park Districts are offering residents an opportunity to use aquatic services in 2012! Glencoe Park District residents providing proof of residency (valid Illinois identification card with Glencoe address) will receive Northbrook resident rates on the following services:

  • Summer Pool Passes at Northbrook Sports Center & Meadowhill Aquatics Center: 2012 Pool Schedule and Program offerings available in April
  • After buying a pool pass: member rates on any aquatics lessons, programs and/or classes
  • Water fitness classes: resident rates

To receive the Northbrook resident rates, Glencoe Park District residents must register in person at either of the Northbrook Registration Offices listed below.

Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Avenue
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. / Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Northbrook Sports Center, 1730 Pfingsten Road
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. / Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

  Early Fee (R/NR)
March 12-May 6

Regular Fee (R/NR)
Beginning May 7

Youth (ages 2-17)
$89/$129 $99/$139
Adult (Ages 18+) $99/$139  $109/$149
Senior (Ages 65+) $79/$119 $89/$129
Senior Couple
$119/$159  $129/$169
Households of 2 $139/$179 $149/$189 
Households of 3-9 add $30/$45 per person  add $30/$45 per person
Nanny Pass* $79
$89
A household consists of up to two adults and dependent children under age 26 residing at the same address.
*A separate form is needed for a Nanny Pass; one per household.

This TRIAL program will be put in place for the 2012 Summer Season. At the end of the summer, both organizations will analyze the program and determine if all residents are well served by this arrangement. Click here for more information on this exciting partnership. 

Sun Shelter Picnic Spots

Sun Shelters 1-4 offer two picnic tables to hold up to 12 people and are bookable in the three time periods below. Reservations made within 7 days by residents and token holders are free for the first reservation. Each additional time slot is $15. Reservations made by non-residents within 7 days of reservation are $30 per time slot. Advanced reserva­tion privileges are available for residents up to 60 days in advance and 45 days for non-residents. 

Sun Shelters 1-4 Availability: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-4:40 p.m., 5-8 p.m.

Advance Reservation Fee: $30 R/$60 NR

Sun Shelter 5 is available for rent and holds 3 picnic tables accommodating 24 people. This shelter is bookable in the time periods below. Advanced reservation privileges are available for residents up to 60 days in advance and 45 days for non-residents.

Sun Shelter 5 Availability: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-4:40 p.m., 5-8 p.m.

Advance Reservation Fee: $50 R/$100 NR

RENTAL RULES:

  • Alcohol permit required for ALL rentals serving alcoholic beverages! Cost includes a minimum of $170/day for Park District liability and $50/day for Village of Glencoe liability. Alcohol is only allowed in shelters or trellis.
  • Temporary holds are not accepted for any rental. In the event of severe weather (thunderstorms or lightning), a full refund will be issued toward another date depending on availability.
  • Sun Shelters only: Advanced reservation privileges available up to 60 days in advance for residents and 45 days for non-residents.
Holiday Sun Shelter Rentals are available to Glencoe Residents only with photo ID. Holidays include May 28, July 4, and September 3, 2011.

For more information about Glencoe Beach rentals, visit our Rental Opportunities page or call (847) 835-1185.

Conditions for Glencoe, IL at 9:52 am CDT


Current Conditions:
Fair, 65 F

Forecast:
Thu - Sunny. High: 68 Low: 51
Fri - Sunny. High: 79 Low: 58

Full Forecast at Yahoo! Weather

(provided by The Weather Channel)

For daily updates regarding E. coli conditions and beach closures, please visit The Illinois Department of Public Health's Environmental Health Website and search for "Glencoe".

Opening Day at Glencoe Beach

10:00 AM-8:00 PM,
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Spray Ground Opening at Glencoe Beach

10:00 AM-11:00 AM,
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Family Beach Campout

6:00 PM-8:00 AM,
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Summer Concert - Dueling Pianos

6:30 PM-8:00 PM,
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Family Sand Sculpting Contest

1:00 PM-3:00 PM,
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Family Beach Campout

6:00 PM-8:00 AM,
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Summer Concert - Chicago Tribute Anthology

6:30 PM-8:00 PM,
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