Beach Rules + Parking Regulations
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Beaches + Parks
Location
Winnetka Park District
Admin + Recreation Office
540 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
P: (847) 501-2040
F: (847) 501-5779
E: wpdinfo@winpark.org
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5pm
Beach Rules
The following regulations will be implemented by the Winnetka Park District staff during hours of operations to insure that all beach users will be able to use Tower Road and Maple Street Beaches in harmony. At the time of purchase each season pass holder is asked to read the following regulations and sign a form (your registration form) that they are aware, understand and will follow all rules when they are at the beaches.
- Hours of Operation are 9am to
- When lifeguards are not present, swimming is not
- Swimming is allowed only in the supervised swimming areas as posted at each
- Parents and guardians are responsible for the supervision of
- Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an
- Coast Guard approved life jackets are allowed when the child is within arm’s reach of their All other floatation devices are not allowed.
- No scuba or snorkeling equipment is
- Children who are not toilet trained must wear tight fitting plastic pants or swim
- Beach facilities will be closed whenever water is considered unsafe by Health Department or
- There is no roughhousing or horseplay Lifeguards will enforce this rule to ensure the safety of others.
- No skateboards, bicycles, roller skates, or similar items allowed at beach.
- No throwing rocks or sand in the swimming
- No jumping off
- No fires, including grills, are allowed on the
- Glass containers are not allowed on the
- No alcohol is allowed on the
- Smoking is prohibited at all Winnetka Park District
- Dogs are only allowed at Centennial Dog Village Ordinance #504 will be enforced.
- Winnetka Park District parking sticker or Village of Winnetka vehicle registration sticker must be present to park in the lower lot at Tower Road Beach.
- Motorized vessels are only allowed at Lloyd Boat
- Non-motorized vessels are only allowed at Lloyd Boat
- The Village of Winnetka Police Department maintains a regular patrol of the beach and enforces all Park District ordinances.
- All other state and local health codes
Parking Regulations
From May 15 to September 15, parking in the parking lot at Tower Road Beach and Maple Street Beach is restricted to Winnetka residents with a Village of Winnetka parking sticker present on their windshield.
The only exception to this is Northfield residents who pay taxes to the Winnetka Park District. These individuals will receive a Winnetka Park District beach parking sticker when they purchase a season beach pass. If you are a Winnetka resident and do not have a Village of Winnetka parking sticker, please contact the Village at (847) 501-6000 or visit their website at villageofwinnetka.org.
Non-resident beach users are not permitted to park in the lot at Tower Road Beach or Maple Street Beach. These individuals may park at Winnetka Park District’s Hubbard Woods Park (939 Green Bay Road) and walk or bike to the beach. Violators of these regulations will receive a fine from the Winnetka Police Department