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Glencoe Beach opens May 25-27 (weekends only) and DAILY starting June 1, 2013!

SwimmingRight in your own backyard is Lake Michigan's most beautiful spot on the North Shore, Glencoe Beach.  The beach is ideal for group and family outings, work picnics, or summer camp groups!  Lifeguards are on duty daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Starting August 5, staff will guard the beach from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Click here for information on season passes, special events, and beach rentals.

Click here for Glencoe Boating Beach information.

Daily Admission

 

Daily (10 AM-6 PM) 

 Twilight (6-8 PM)

 

 Resident

Non-Resident 

 Resident        

Non-Resident 

 Under 2  N/C N/C   N/C  N/C
 Age 2-17  $4  $7  $2  $4
 Adult (18+)  $6  $10  $3  $5
 Senior  $2  $4  $2  $4
 High Bacteria  $2  $4  N/A  N/A

 

Season Passes

To purchase a season pass, click here.

 

Before 6/2/13

After 6/2/13 

After 7/7/13 

   Resident Non-Resident  Resident  Non-Resident  Resident  Non-Resident 
 Individual  $75  $95  $95  $115  $50  $55
 Family (2 people)  $85  $155  $105  $175  $55  $85
 Senior (65+)  $40  $75  $50  $95  $25  $45
 Senior Couple  $60  $140  $70  $160  $35  $80
 Additional Person  $10  $10  $10  $10  $10  $10

 

Glencoe Beach and Lakefront Advisory Group Mission & Vision Statement as accepted by the Board of Park Commissioners on 12/18/12:

The Glencoe Beach and Lakefront Advisory Group presented its Mission and Vision Statement for the Glencoe Beach and Lakefront Park to the Board of Park Commissioners on December 18, 2012. Click here to read the statement.

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 2013! 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: 2013 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.

Meadowhill Aquatic Center, (847) 291-2997 - 1501 Maple Avenue

Northbrook Sports Center, (847) 291-2993 - 1730 Pfingsten Road

 

  Early Fee (R/NR)
March 25-May 12

Regular Fee (R/NR)
Beginning May 13
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.

 

Sun Shelter Picnic Spots

 

Day
Status
Fee

Weekdays
Monday-Thursday

Resident
$200
Non-Resident
$240
Weekends
Friday-Sunday
Resident
$320
Non-Resident
$450

Reservation times are from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., 7 days a week.

Optional: $75 Grill rental fee, $50 alcohol permit fee plus $175 Alcohol Liability Insurance

View the FAQs about Glencoe Beach Trellis rentals. (PDF)
View the current Trellis Availability Calendar (PDF)

For more information, please call (847) 835-1185. 


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: $25 R/$50 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 27 July 4, and September 2, 2013.

For more information about Glencoe Beach rentals, visit our Rental Opportunities page or call (847) 835-7979 until June 3rd.  After June 3rd call (847) 835-1185.

Conditions for Glencoe, IL at 7:51 pm CDT


Current Conditions:
Fair, 46 F

Forecast:
Thu - Clear. High: 52 Low: 40
Fri - Sunny. High: 60 Low: 43

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".