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Peterson Park Beach
4.3★ · 32 Google ratings · McHenry, Illinois
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
You're on it
Restrooms
Yes · 325 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
310 ft of shoreline
Sand
90 ft from the water to the back
Map of Peterson Park Beach
1
1Covered shelter80 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for inflatable water toys
The beach provides life jackets and a floating obstacle course setup that visitors consistently praise.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2025
Bring cash before arrival
Entry costs $3-5 per person and is cash only, with no payment processing on site.
Arrive early to avoid crowds
The beach is empty in the morning but becomes crowded by mid-afternoon.
Check bathroom status before visiting
At least one recent visitor reported bathrooms were closed.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
70°F · clear
Wind
4 mph from the S
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Aug 25, 5:01 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 McHenry, IL 60050
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 325 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Peterson Park Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Peterson Park Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 325 yd from the listing.
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