Highland Park is one of the few communities in the area that is providing access to public beaches during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Park District has instituted policies, safety guidelines and protocols to allow this recreational access for the well-being of our community.
Park ambassadors are onsite at Rosewood Beach, Millard Beach and Park Avenue North Beach to monitor beach activities, enforce parking, policies, and ordinances. Patrons are required to practice social distancing and safety measures.
When visiting our beaches please be respectful of our neighbors and private property lines. The boundaries of the Park District of Highland Park property are clearly marked at all our public beaches. It is unlawful to go beyond those boundaries.
We ask that you review the information below before visiting our beaches. Your cooperation and understanding will ensure we can continue to safely keep our beaches open for the remainder of the season.
Rosewood Beach – NEW! Extended Swimming Season
Post Season (September 8- September 27)
Weekdays: No Lifeguard on Duty, Swim at Your Own Risk
Weekends: 10 am – 6 pm Guarded Swim
Beach Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Beach Access: Residents and Non-residents are permitted.
- Residents – Residents receive free access. Resident ID or beach wristband is required to access beach. Children 4 and under may access beach with a resident parent. Residents who do not have an ID can visit the Recreation Center of Highland Park and receive a free beach wristband for the summer. This wristband should be worn to the beach to receive access at Rosewood and Millard Beaches. Proper identification from a parent is required to receive the wristband.
- Resident Guests – Non-resident guests are allowed access as long as they are accompanied by a resident and have a Resident Guest Beach Pass. Residents with non-resident guests must park at the upper parking lot and purchase a Resident Guest Beach Pass at the auto-attendant (located at upper Rosewood by the stairs) for a $10 fee.
- Non-residents – Must have a seasonal beach pass for entry. Please note: Non-resident beach passes are no longer for sale.
Capacity: 275 people (beach access will be closed when at capacity.
Parking: 7 am – 9 pm (gates close promptly at 9 pm)
- Lower Parking Lot – Resident parking only
- Upper Parking Lot – Residents parking only before noon, and then available to both Residents and Non-residents after noon. Non-residents must have a seasonal beach pass and must pay an hourly fee to park in the upper lot, or purchase a lakefront parking decal. For additional Non-resident parking information, click here. Please Note: Non-resident parking is not allowed at lakefront lots on holidays.
Millard Beach
- Beach Access: Resident only. A Resident ID or beach wristband is required to access beach. Children 4 and under may access beach with a resident parent. Residents who do not have an ID can visit the Recreation Center of Highland Park and receive a free beach wristband for the summer. This wristband should be worn to the beach to receive access at Rosewood and Millard Beaches. Proper identification from a parent is required to receive the wristband. Non-residents guests may access beach only when accompanied by a Resident.
- Capacity: 75 people (beach access will be closed when at capacity. Before heading to the beach, check our Rainout Line for capacity and water condition status.
- Swimming: This is a no swimming beach. Wading up to your waist is permitted when a beach staff member is present, and the water is safe.
- Parking: The parking lot is closed to both Residents and Non-residents.
Park Avenue North Beach
- Beach Access: Residents and Non-residents are permitted. No ID required.
- Capacity: 100 people (beach access will be closed when at capacity. Before heading to the beach, check our Rainout Line for capacity and water condition status.
- Swimming: This is a no swimming beach. Wading up to your waist is permitted only when a beach staff member is present, and the water is safe. The parking lot is free for Residents. Non Residents can purchase a seasonal parking decal.
Moraine Beach
This is a dog beach. Currently, this beach is closed for safety reasons, due to the path experiencing significant erosion.
