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Facility Information

55 Hazel Avenue, Glencoe IL 60022

(847) 835-1185

10 AM- 7 PM: May 24-26, May 31-June 1, June 7-8, June 9-September 1

Daily admission is only available Monday-Friday, 12 PM-7 PM. A season pass is required for weekday mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Glencoe residents: $12 per person

Non-residents: $24 per person

Children under age 3 are free

GLENCOE BEACH

Glencoe Beach is the perfect destination for Lake Michigan fun. During the summer season, admission is required to access the beach when lifeguards are on duty. The beach season starts Memorial Day weekend and ends on Labor Day. Outside of the summer months, visitors can enjoy Glencoe Beach free of charge, from sunrise to sunset.

  • Please follow all posted rules.
  • Pets are not allowed on Glencoe Beach from May 15, 2025 to September 15, 2025.
  • Outside water vessels are not permitted.
Beach Season Operating Hours
Dates Hours
Preseason May 24-26, May 31-June 1, June 7-8 10 AM-7 PM
Regular season June 9-August 10 10 AM-7 PM
Postseason* August 11-September 1 10 AM-7 PM

*Starting August 16, lifeguards will only be on duty on weekends


2025 Beach Season Passes

Beach passes and daily admissions are non refundable, non transferable. 

Glencoe Residents Northbrook Residents All other residents
Daily Admission $12 per person $24 per person $24 per person
Season Pass $38 per person $38 per person $76 per person
Age 65+ Season Pass Free $38 per person $76 per person
Guest Pass $50 for 10 visits $50 for 10 visits $100 for 10 visits
$100 for 20 visits $100 for 20 visits $200 for 20 visits

Children under age 3 are free.


Only season passholders and their guests may visit on weekends (Saturday-Sunday), holidays (Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day), and before 12 PM on weekdays (Monday-Friday). Daily admission may be purchased after 12 PM on weekdays at the beach. Admission is $12 per person for Glencoe residents and $24 per person for all others; children under age 3 are free.

Beach Amenities
Available Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
  • Lifeguards are on duty on Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. 
  • The water spray features are available daily beginning at 10 AM during the operating season.
  • Lockers, restrooms, and showers, along with snacks, beach amenities (including kayaks, paddleboards, chairs, and umbrellas), and first aid, are available at the Safran Beach House during operating hours. 
  • Complimentary beach cart service is available during operating hours.
  • Volleyball courts are available for use.

Visit the Adda and Paul Safran Beach House to access bathrooms, medical assistance, snacks, and beach equipment. Sun shelters, paddleboards, kayaks, sailboats, umbrellas and chairs are available. The beach house is closed during the fall, winter, and spring months.

The sprayground features interactive water play pieces, slides, swings, and playground fun. The water features are only available during regular beach operating hours.

Lifeguards are on duty when the beach is open. Reminder: If the water is not protected by lifeguards, enter at your own risk. The minimum age to enter the beach area alone is 12 years of age. To enter the water, while unguarded, patrons must be at least 16 years of age, per the Illinois Department of Public Health. Persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other responsible person at least 16 years of age while entering the water. Swimming alone is not recommended.

Volleyball courts and complimentary volleyball rentals are available during the beach season's regular operating hours.

A complimentary beach cart is available during normal operating hours for patrons needing assistance to access the beach.

Parking at the beach is free. No permits or passes are required to park in the beach lot.

The Glencoe Beach and Lakefront Advisory Group presented its Mission and Vision Statement (PDF) for the Glencoe Beach and Lakefront Park to the Board of Park Commissioners on December 18, 2012.

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At this time, we are not accepting outside groups to visit the beach during the summer season.