Waukegan Municipal Beach
4.5★ · 644 Google ratings, Illinois
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Length
0.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
310 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 15% of 53 over the limit · 2025
Map of Waukegan Municipal Beach
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1Restrooms175 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Ideal for young children and weak swimmers
The shallow water extends far from shore, stays warm, and the inlet creates calm conditions protected from large waves.
Visit on weekdays for free parking
Weekday parking is free for non-residents, while weekends cost $10 to $20 depending on the season.
Arrive before mid-morning on summer weekends
The lot fills and gets crowded by early afternoon on warm days, though it remains manageable on weekdays.
Check water quality online before visiting
The beach is monitored for E.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
71°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
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📍 Illinois
🌊 Water 275 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Waukegan Municipal Beach?
90 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 Waukegan Municipal Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
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