Lakefront
Spend the day at Lake Michigan . Enjoy the natural beauty of the shoreline .
With nearly ten percent of all of Illinois ’ Lake Michigan shoreline within Highland Park , our lakeshore , bluffs , ravines and public parks physically define Highland Park ’ s community character . The Park District maintains four public park beaches that offer public access to this magnificent shoreline : Millard , Moraine , Park Avenue , and Rosewood . Each of the four beaches provides a unique mix of ecological , recreational , aesthetic , and educational value that is an integral part of the historical , cultural and natural resources of Highland Park .
Millard Park Beach
Millard Beach is a neighborhood friendly passive non-swimming beach area , with over 1,000 feet of Lake Michigan shore and bluff . Historic gardens in the upper park overlook the lake and beach area . Ravine restoration over the past years has enhanced the habitat for trout spawning and other native wildlife and ecology .
Moraine Park Beach
Moriane beach is a neighborhood friendly non-swimming beach that focuses on passive recreation-nature walks , picnicking , and an outdoor art sculpture area in the upper park . The beach is also home to Highland Park ’ s only dog beach area . See page 78 for dog beach and dog park info . Please note : The beach is closed for an indefinite period of time , please go to pdhp . org for more information .
New for 2021 !
Lakefront Parking Decal required for all vehicles at all lakefront parking lots
Rosewood Beach Swimming Pass required for beach access . See next page for details .
Park Avenue Boating Facility
Park Avenue Boating Facility has a north beach and a south beach . The south beach features a boat launch , breakwater , harbor , sailboat storage and small craft sailing center and is home to the North Shore Yacht Club . See page 60 for details . The north beach is a passive nonswimming beach area to enjoy the views of Lake Michigan .
Rosewood Beach .
See next page for details .
See our important Beach Safety Information on page 16 .
Please remember :
Smoking is prohibited at all Park District of Highland Park beaches .
Rainout Line will keep you up to date when adverse weather affects our programs and events .
See page 79 for more information .
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