Beach Rules + Parking Regulations

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.

1. Hours of Operation are 9am to dusk.
2. When lifeguards are not present, swimming is not allowed.
3. Swimming is allowed only in the supervised swimming areas as posted at each beach.
4. Parents and guardians are responsible for the supervision of children.
5. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
6. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are allowed when the child is within arm’s reach of their parent. All other flotation devices are not allowed.
7. No scuba or snorkeling equipment is allowed.
8. Children who are not toilet-trained must wear tight-fitting plastic pants or swim diapers.
9. Beach facilities will be closed whenever water is considered unsafe by the Health Department or lifeguards.
10. There is no roughhousing or horseplay allowed. Lifeguards will enforce this rule to ensure the safety of others.
11. No skateboards, bicycles, roller skates, or similar items allowed at beach.
12. No throwing rocks or sand in the swimming areas.
13. No jumping off piers.
14. No fires, including grills, are allowed on the beach.
15. Glass containers are not allowed on the beach.
16. No alcohol is allowed on the beach.
17. Smoking is prohibited at all Winnetka Park District facilities.
18. Dogs are only allowed at Centennial Dog Beach. Village Ordinance #504 will be enforced.
19. 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.
20. Motorized vessels are only allowed at Lloyd Boat Launch.
21. Non-motorized vessels are only allowed at Lloyd Boat Launch.
22. The Village of Winnetka Police Department maintains a regular patrol of the beach and enforces all Park District ordinances.
23. All other state and local health codes apply.