Parks/Forestry & Recreation
BEACHES - SEASON TOKENS
Season tokens may be purchased weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., at local community centers (Robert Crown, Chandler-Newberger, Fleetwood-Jourdain) and at the Dempster St. Beach Office. Beach token sales begin in April each year.
2008 Season Pass Prices:
|
Evanston or Skokie resident: |
other nonresident |
April 1-June 13 |
$22 |
$38 |
June 14 - July 31 |
$30 |
$54 |
Aug. 1 through Labor Day |
$15 |
$27 |
Season tokens are sold at a “preseason” discount before the beach season begins. Tokens also are sold at a lower price towards the end of the season (starting August 1).
Scholarships are available to qualified Evanston residents for season beach tokens as well as for other Parks/Forestry and Recreation Department classes and programs. Apply for a scholarship at the Civic Center or any community center. Call 847.866.2900 in advance to determine which documents to bring or download the application below.
Scholarship Application (.pdf)
Free beach tokens are available through the City of Evanston's Recreation Division and various community outreach agencies/organizations to Evanston residents who meet income guidelines. For information on free beach tokens or the list of participating community outreach agencies/organizations, please contact the Recreation Division at 847.866.2900 or the Health and Human Services Department at 847.866.2958.
PARKS/FORESTRY & REC 
Beaches
Season Tokens