Nestled at the base of a leafy green bluff, Sunrise Beach is a peaceful spot to while away a summer afternoon. In the warm months, the beach is home to the Park District’s Learn to Sail programs and Sailing Camp. In the off season, it’s a great place for a quiet walk along the water.
During any season, you can rent a shelter and bring the clan for a cookout. Reserve shelters in-person at the Park District office during regular office hours.
Beach Hours
Lifeguards are on duty from the second Saturday in June through the second Sunday in August:
Weekdays 9 am - 8 pm
Weekends 8 am - 8 pm
Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty.
Beach Shelters
Shelters with fireplaces and picnic tables are at the north and south ends of the beach. Shelters are closed Monday-Thursday and Sunday at 10:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday at midnight.
Fees
Park District Residents: FREE (with resident beach pass)
Non-Resident Season Membership: $65 per person Click here to download registration form.
Non-Resident Daily Fee: $10 per person
Beach use by dogs
Residents taking dog(s) to the beach must complete the Dog Responsibilities Contract and return it to the Park District for a Lake Bluff Beach 2009 Dog Tag. Owners must submit proof of current vaccination and this contract with your beach registration and fee.
Lifeguards
During open hours, guards are on duty to collect fees, check memberships and check dog beach passes. Please hold on to your receipt for possible spot checks during the day.
IMPORTANT BEACH REGULATIONS
- No motorized boat is allowed to be operated within 100 feet of the South beach area and within 300 feet of any beach owned by the Park District.
- Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by an individual 16 years or older.
- Alcohol is prohibited on the beach and park. Use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at all times. This prohibition may be waived for qualified adults who purchase insurance for specific events for which a beach permit has been issued. Details of procedure are available at the Park District office during regular business hours.
- Inflatable rafts or similar devices are not allowed unless life preservers are worn and used only in the supervised swimming area.
- Residents taking dog(s) to the beach must complete the Dog Responsibilities Contract and return it to the Park District for a Lake Bluff Beach 2009 Dog Tag. This tag must be affixed to your dog's collar in order to be granted entrance to the beach. Owners must submit proof of current vaccination and this contract with your beach registration and fee.
- Swimming is allowed only in the supervised swimming areas as posted at the beach.
- Beaches will be closed whenever water is considered unsafe by the Health Department or lifeguards.
- Beaches are closed at 10 p.m. Anyone wishing to use the beach after closing may do so by obtaining a permit at the Park District office.
- Parking east of Moffett Road is prohibited after 9 p.m. Any planned beach activity beyond the 9 p.m. parking restriction will require a special parking permit that may be obtained at the Park District office.
The Village of Lake Bluff police department maintains a regular patrol of the beach and enforces all Park District ordinances. In addition, a security patrol is on duty from 7 p.m. until after the beach closes. The patrol monitors the beach to ensure that our beach facility remains safe and pleasant for the entire community.
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