Beach House: 847-256-9660
Beach Hours Daily: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or as daylight permits)
Lakeview Center in Gillson Park: 847-256-9656
Lakeview Center Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Email: lakeview@wilpark.org
Lakefront Conditions (recorded information): 847-256-0333 

Gillson and Langdon Beaches Open Saturday, May 25.
Season Passes or Daily Fees will apply.

To view and download a map of Gillson Park that shows parking and picnic areas click here.

Season Passes are available for the Wilmette Beaches. Click here for information about 2013 season passes, including how to renew your 2012 season pass online.

Gillson Park Lakefront Parking Information

General Parking Areas

The upper road located between the south park entrance and the Washington Street exit is open for parking to all automobiles—resident and non-resident.

Overlook Drive Parking Area

Cars displaying a 2013 Village of Wilmette vehicle sticker, or a 2013 Lakefront Parking decal, may park on the Overlook Drive area, which is located closest to the lake within the confines of Gillson Park. All other cars are subject to ticketing by the Wilmette Police Department.

Beach Parking Lot

From Memorial Day through Labor Day the parking lot adjacent to the swimming and sailing beach is reserved for cars displaying a 2013 Lakefront Parking decal or Daily Parking Permit which is available Monday through Friday for $10 between the hours of 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Limited Daily Parking Permits are also available on weekends for a cost of $12 for Wilmette residents and $15 for non-residents. Cars without parking decals or permits are subject to ticketing by the Wilmette Police Department.

Gillson Park Lakefront Parking Decals

     The 2013 parking decals are now available for purchase at the Administrative Office in the Village Hall, 1200 Wilmette Avenue or at the Lakeview Center in Gillson Park. The fees are $15 for residents and $96 for non-residents. 
     Wilmette Park District 2013 Lakefront Parking decals are color-coded to designate Resident and Non-Resident users. Resident Lakefront Parking decals can only be used on vehicles displaying a Village of Wilmette sticker. Residents with leased or company vehicles should inquire about proper procedures when purchasing a Lakefront Parking decal. Note: Lakefront Parking decals must be permanently affixed to the lower driver’s side front windshield. Tickets will be issued by the Wilmette Police Department for those who fail to display the decal properly. The 2012 Lakefront Parking decals expire March 31, 2013.