Elder Lane Beach
Beaches + Parks
Location
Winnetka, IL 60093
P: 847-770-0829
Hours
9am – Dusk
To see the most up-to-date status on beach closures, please download the RainoutLine app or contact: 847-563-3131.
 The 2025 Beach Season is from May 24 – September 1.Â
Current Status
-
Elder Lane Beach – Open
Updated 1 week ago
(847) 563-3131 ext. 8Elder Beach is open for the day for sand only. Please visit Maple Beach or Tower Beach for swimming.
About the Park
The Park District is also proud to announce the re-opening of Elder Lane Beach with sand access only.
Swimming and water access are not permitted until the clean-up of water debris is completed. While clean-up permitting is in progress, the community can enjoy the scenery and the beach.
Restrooms are available on-site in the beach house. The Park District has worked closely with permitting agencies including the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and the Village of Winnetka to gain authority to commence clean-up activities and are working towards the contracting of the work at this time. A date for clean-up work is pending at this time.
Fees
Season Pass
Entry to the beaches is restricted to season pass holders on Saturday and Sunday and holidays (i.e., daily admissions are not accepted on those days). Passholders have unlimited access to the beaches seven days a week.
Daily Admission
Find out more about Daily Admission.
Patrons may pay a daily admission Monday through Friday only, excluding holidays.
Elder Lane Beach beach house
Elder Lane Beach beach house
Elder Lane Beach pier fishing
Elder Lane Beach pier
Elder Lane Beach
Elder Lane Park playground
aerial view of Elder Lane Park + Beach