Beach Token Preseason Sale Ends June 10
Evanston's lakefront and beaches are a popular attraction.
Save money by buying your Beach Tokens early. The 2011 preseason beach token sale begins Friday, April 1 and runs through Friday, June 10.
Evanston and Skokie residents can purchase tokens during this period for $24 each. When beaches open on June 11, token prices increase to $32. Fees for residents of other municipalities are higher.
Tokens are available at the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., and all City of Evanston community centers. A daily pass is $8 for those age 12 and older and $6 for children ages 1 to 11. Children under 1 are admitted free. Fee assistance and a limited number of free tokens are available to Evanston residents who meet income guidelines. For more details, call 847-866-2900.
Evanston's five public swimming beaches are open seven days a week during the beach season, which begins in mid-June and runs through Labor Day. Beach hours are 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., weather and beach conditions permitting.
Evanston has three beaches that are accessible to people with disabilities: Greenwood Street, Lee Street and Lighthouse. Smoking is prohibited on Evanston's public beaches (Ordinance 38-O-08 Section 8-21-5). The Dog Beach will open on April 1. Season passes are required for the Dog Beach.
With a boat launch, kayak and sailboat rentals, kayak and sailboat lessons, kayak fishing trips and miles of sandy beaches, everyone can enjoy a day on the lakefront.
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