This beach features 1 mile of sand along with some of the only remaining natural dunes in the area. Protected by natural sand dunes and has the clearest, cleanest water in lake county. Recreational activities include swimming, sunbathing, picnicking and sand volleyball. There are no lifeguards on duty at this facility and swimming should be done so at your own risk.

The City of Waukegan is committed to providing a safe and accessible swimming beach.  The City has embarked on a mission to include amenities that enhance the beach experience for mobility impaired visitors.  In 2022, the City enhanced the concrete turnaround and drop-off area through an expansion of the patio and installation of a ramp that leads to a portable roll-out accessibility mat (also called Mobi-Mat).  The mat was installed at the beginning of the 2023 season.  The City also purchased two beach wheelchairs for use by the public.  Accessible parking and bathrooms are available at the beach. 

More information about the Beach Wheelchair Service is available online.

The Waukegan Municipal Beach is open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk.  A parking fee is collected during the summer season* on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4^th of July and Labor Day) for all vehicles that do not display a current city sticker.  Vehicles displaying a current city sticker always park free. Parking fees are waived for active duty military, veterans and first responders. Pedestrians and cyclists always have free access to the beach.

 *The summer season begins the Saturday before Memorial Day weekend and ends on Labor Day.