Forest Park Beach, Lake Forest, IL

Forest Park Beach in Lake Forest provides residents with a mile-long stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline that includes a swimming beach, picnic areas, and a large playground. The beach connects directly to the 6-mile Lake Forest shoreline path, which links to the larger regional trail system running south to Highland Park and north to Waukegan. On-site facilities include restrooms, drinking fountains, and a concession stand during summer months. The park also features tennis courts, a baseball field, and an open lawn used for informal recreation. Adjacent parking lots accommodate several hundred vehicles, and the site sits less than a mile from the Lake Forest Metra station on the Union Pacific North line. Nearby, the 1,000-acre Lake Forest Open Lands Association preserves and 1,800-acre Illinois Beach State Park add additional open space within a short drive, giving buyers convenient access to both developed recreation and preserved natural areas.

Boating Canoeing Fishing Kayaking Parking Picnic Area Playground Restrooms Sailboarding Sailing Swimming Pool Trails Volleyball Courts