North Beach (Illinois 60087)
4.7★ · 28 Google ratings, Illinois
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
275 yd away · paid
Walk
240 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 275 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Map of North Beach (Illinois 60087)
Guide
Good to know
Visit on weekday mornings
Reviewers report the beach is typically clean and not crowded during morning visits on weekdays.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Expect parking fees for non-residents
Out-of-state visitors report being charged $20 for parking at an entrance gate during peak season.
Plan for a walk from parking
There is a noticeable walk from the parking lot to the beach, so wear appropriate shoes.
Water stays cold year-round
Lake Michigan water is consistently freezing throughout the year, even in summer months.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
70°F · clear
Waves
0.5 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the S
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Aug 25, 5:01 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Illinois 60087
🅿 Parking 275 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 240 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 275 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at North Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 275 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at North Beach?
240 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does North Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 275 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
