Improvements to Traffic Flow, Parking Management, and Pedestrian Safety in the Glencoe Beach and Lakefront Park Area

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Following feedback from residents, the Glencoe Park District and Village of Glencoe are planning a series of coordinated changes to improve traffic flow, parking management, and pedestrian safety in the Glencoe Beach and Lakefront Park area ahead of the upcoming 2026 beach season, effective May 23.

Glencoe Beach Operational Changes

Glencoe Beach will now be staffed until 8:00 p.m. (extended from 7:00 p.m.). Admission fees will be required until 8 p.m. Beach operating dates and hours:

Dates Hours
Preseason May 23-25, 30-31 10 AM-8 PM
Regular Season June 6-August 16 10 AM-8 PM
Post Season

August 17-September 7*

*Lifeguards are only on duty on weekends

 10 AM-8 PM
  • Lakefront Park is open from dawn to dusk. Street parking around Lakefront Park is available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Portable restroom service has been increased to three days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday), with flexibility to add additional service if needed.
  • Litter removal increased to seven days per week.
  • Lakefront Park garbage collection increased to Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with flexibility to add additional collection as needed.
  • Daily restroom cleaning will take place during operating hours.

Parking Management and Traffic Flow

  • Designated parallel parking spaces will be striped to clearly indicate where parking is permitted on Longwood Avenue, Hazel Avenue, and Beach Road to simplify parking and improve enforcement. This will also ensure that refuge areas are clearly delineated to ensure safe traffic flow.
  • New parking signs will be placed on Longwood Avenue, Hazel Avenue, and Beach Road with updated language: "Parking In Designated Spaces Only, Fines Double."
  • Signage will be added to the street ends of Park Avenue and Hazel Avenue to encourage overflow parking at the Metra commuter parking lots.
  • Signage at Metra commuter parking lots will be improved to clarify that beach parking is permitted in those locations.
  • New pavement markings, stop signs/stop bars at the halfway house, and additional pedestrian signage will be installed along beach access ramps to improve safety.

Ordinance Updates and Enforcement

  • Fines increased to $100 for parking violations on Longwood Avenue, Hazel Avenue, Park Avenue, Beach Road, Sheridan Road, and around Lakefront Park. Parking enforcement will be expanded to include dedicated and increased frequency on weekends.
  • The Village Board will consider amendments to ? 23-84 in April to formally establish parallel parking requirements and designated space rules.

Looking Ahead: Major Beach Renovations

Starting September 8, 2026, Glencoe Beach will be closed for construction to update the playground, sun shelters, trellis, beach house, boardwalk, boat storage, and more. For safety reasons, no one will be allowed on the swimming beach during the construction period. However, portions of the beach access ramps will remain accessible for walkers and runners. This project is expected to be completed in May 2027, just in time for the summer season.


Your Partnership in Safety and Maintenance

We recognize that these changes may not solve all the problems you are experiencing as immediate neighbors to Glencoe Beach and Lakefront Park, but we believe that these changes will make an appreciable difference and are committed to continued monitoring and further enhancements should they be necessary. Your input and perspective are valued as we assess these efforts over time.

  • If You See Something, Say Something: If you see any activity or situation that seems out of place, please do not hesitate to report it. Call 911 for emergencies or the non-emergency police line at (847) 835-4112 for other concerns.
  • Help Us Keep the Beach Beautiful: There are QR codes on garbage cans and kiosks around Lakefront Park and Glencoe Beach. If you notice a maintenance issue, such as an overflowing trash can or a facility in need of attention, scan the code with your smartphone to submit a report or photo directly to the Park District team.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance safety and accessibility for everyone. If you have questions, contact the Village at (847) 835-4111 or the Park District at (847) 835-3030.