Decals and Fees
Rosewood
Beach
883 Sheridan Road
Through Sep 3: 847.433.3170
Rosewood Beach is located along the shores of Lake
Michigan. The beach features three protected coves,
including a passive beach area used for ecological/nature
programs, a guarded swimming beach (during the summer),
and a recreation beach. Nestled against Rosewood’s wooded
bluffs is the one-of-a-kind Rosewood Beach Interpretive
Center, which celebrates our great Lake Michigan and its
shoreline. The beach areas and buildings are connected by a
boardwalk that runs the length of Rosewood Beach.
Public Swimming Hours
Through Aug 18 | Aug 24-25 | Aug 31-Sep 2
*10am-6pm Daily
*Swimming hours for beach are subject to change depending
on weather, crowds, and wave conditions.
Certified lifeguards supervise the beach during the public
swimming hours, regardless of weather conditions. A sign
is posted that indicates when lifeguards are not on duty.
Staff
Interpretive Center
Programs and Rentals
Jessica Reyes
[email protected] Rosewood Beach
Operations
Kari Acevedo
[email protected]
Fitness Programs
Jodi DiTomasso
[email protected] Aquatics Supervisor
Jessica Hegberg
[email protected]
Inclement Weather Policy
Rosewood Beach operating hours are subject to prevailing
weather conditions, including electrical storms, wave
conditions, and heavy rains. If lightning and/or thunder
is seen/heard, the water and beach will be cleared and
not re-open until 30 minutes pass without lightning and/
or thunder. If inclement weather continues for a period
longer than three hours, the beach may be closed for the
remainder of the day.
Safety Regulations
• Climbing on rocks is prohibited
• Flotation devices are prohibited in the water
• Glass containers are prohibited
• Swim only during public swimming hours and in
designated areas
• Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an
adult
2016 Distinguished
Building Award
• Diving from the shoreline or rocks is prohibited
• Please dispose of all litter in the receptacles provided
• No dogs allowed on beach or boardwalk
2018 Small Projects
Design Award
Group and Custom Nature
Programs
Choose a custom designed environmental education or
outdoor recreation program to meet your needs or an
established program such as geology, geocaching or
animal survival. Dates, times and availability vary. For more
information, call 847.433.6901.
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Park District of Highland Park • 847.831.3810 • pdhp.org
Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center
Enjoy family friendly activities in the Center from 11am-
4pm on Saturdays and Sundays Jul 13-Sep 1
The one-of-a-kind Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center
celebrates our great Lake Michigan and its shoreline. The center
hosts a variety of ecological and nature programs for day
camps, local schools, and the general public. Casual visitors can
also enjoy interpretive signage throughout the site illustrating
Rosewood’s restoration efforts in progress and the fascinating
lakefront ecological system.