Location

225 Sheridan Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
P: (847) 501-2040

Hours

Open year-round
Monday – Sunday: Dawn to dusk
Weather permitting, see below for current status

Temporary Beach Closures

For the 2021-22 season, the dog beach will not be accessible when lakefront conditions are deemed dangerous. The gate will not open, even with a key fob. Please see above for the current status of the beach before heading there.

 

Fees

Season Pass	Winnetka Resident	Non-Resident
First Dog	$50	$200*
Additional Dog	$25	$50

*Fee includes a mandatory $100 village parking pass.

Purchase or Renew a Season Pass

1) Fill out a season pass application. Click here to download the application.
2) Email the filled out application and the following information to wpdinfo@nullwinpark.org. For questions, call (847) 501-2040.

• Rabies tag number
• Village tag number
• Proof of current Bordetella, Distemper, Hepatitis, Para-Influenza, Parvovirus, and Leptospirosis (can be document from your vet’s office or your vet can sign the season pass application)

 

Beach Rules & Regulations

Free Run Area: Beach

• Beach hours are sunrise to sunset.
• A valid pass is required to enter.
• Dogs must be on a leash until they reach the beach gate.
• No more than two dogs per person on any visit.
• Do not bring rawhide or treats into the dog area to avoid dogfights.
• Please remove pinch and spike collars from your dog before entering.
• No dogs known to be aggressive toward other dogs or people may enter.
• Dogs must wear current license tag and be current on shots.
• You are solely responsible for the actions of your dog.
• Keep an eye on your dog and keep your dog’s leash with you at all times.
• If aggressive behavior is observed, leash your dog immediately.
• Owners/handlers are asked to closely supervise their dogs and at no time should anyone leave the area without their dog(s).
• Children must be ten or older to enter and they must be closely supervised.
• Children will be expected to behave appropriately. No running, chasing dogs, or petting other dogs without the owner’s/handler’s permission.
• Pick up and dispose of dog feces in the waste receptacles throughout the park.
• Fill in any holes your dog digs.

Leashed Area: Park and Parking Lot

• Park hours are sunrise to sunset.
• You are responsible for the actions of your dog.
• Keep your dog leashed at all times.
• Leashes must not exceed eight feet.
• No dogs known to be aggressive toward other dogs or people may enter.
• Pick up and dispose of dog feces in the waste receptacles throughout the park.
• Dogs must wear current license tag and be current on shots.
• No more than two dogs per person on any visit.
• Winnetka Park District parking sticker or Village of Winnetka vehicle registration sticker is required to park in the parking lot.