Are life jackets allowed at Rosewood Beach?
Yes, US Coastguard Approved Type I, II, IV life jackets are allowed.
A Rosewood Beach Access Pass is required for each individual to access the swimming and recreation beach coves during the swimming season beginning Memorial Day weekend.
Online Lakefront Parking Decal: Now-May 18
Rosewood Beach Access Passes are valid for one season only and must be renewed or registered annually.
Lakefront parking is not included with the Rosewood Beach Access Pass. Lakefront parking decals must be purchased annually. Learn more.
*Residents must register for a free beach access pass. Residents will receive one set of 10 free Rosewood Beach Guest Access Passes per household. Additional guest passes may also be purchased.
To protect the interests of Highland Park residents, the following proof of residency is required for the Rosewood Beach Access Pass. Residents must provide ONE of the following forms for proof of residency:
Adults (Ages 16 & Up)
Children (Ages 4-15)
Parent/guardian may need to provide a birth certificate or other proper document(s) to show proof of parental relationship or guardianship between the child(ren) and the adult(s) applying for the swimming beach pass.
*The same proof of residency applies to Park District tax-paying residents not living within the city of Highland Park, including residents of Fort Sheridan (60037); portions of the Town of Fort Sheridan that lie within Park District boundaries (60035); and Park District of Highland Park taxpayers who reside on the following Kings Cove (Deerfield) streets: Carriage Way, Bent Creek Ridge, Fox Hunt Trail, Millstone Road, Shag Bark Lane, Smoke Tree Road and Tanglewood Court.
Yes, US Coastguard Approved Type I, II, IV life jackets are allowed.
No, inflatables of all types are not allowed in the water at Rosewood Beach.
Yes, residents can purchase additional Guest Passes at Rosewood Beach or the Recreation Center of Highland Park. They are $20 for 10 Guest Passes.
Yes, if you register and prove you are a resident, your household will receive 10 free Guest Passes that can be used at Rosewood Beach.
Parking for non-residents at Rosewood Beach is located at 45 Roger Williams. In this lot there is a parking kiosk where you can pay for parking and purchase your beach access passes for the day.
No, a Lakefront Parking Parking Decal is available for an additional purchase.