Evanston Dog Beach
An area south of the Clark Street breakwater and north of the Church Street boat ramp, and the
adjacent sandy area are hereby designated as a dog beach. Dogs may enter the water only
within the designated area.
2. The Evanston Dog Beach will open on March 1, weather permitting and will remain open until
inclement weather prohibits staff to safely maintain access. Once closed, the Evanston Dog
Beach shall remain closed through March 1 or when weather permits reopening.
3. The Evanston Dog Beach hours are 6 A.M. to 11 P.M., weather permitting. The beach is subject
to closure due to high bacteria counts, lightning, or other dangerous weather/lake conditions
and lakefront special events. The City Manager or their designee may open or close the Evanston
Dog Beach pursuant to subsection 7-11-4(C) of the City Code.
4. Annual passes are valid March 1 through the end of the season closure date.
5. All dogs must have a season pass to be on the beach.
6. Evanston Dog Beach passess are non-transferable. Valid pass holders are prohibited from
lending, sharing, or supplying passes and/or gate codes with unauthorized persons. Anyone
caught allowing a non-permitted holder/dog access to the Evanston Dog Beach will have their
pass revoked.
7. Owners/handlers must display their dog’s season pass at all times while using the Evanston Dog
Beach and show their pass to the attendant when entering and exiting the beach. Staff reserves
the right to inspect dog passes at any time.
8. Owners/handlers will be responsible for closing all gates as they enter and exit the Evanston Dog",Beach.,"9. Dogs may be released from their leashes only when they enter the fenced area designated as the
Evanston Dog Beach.
10. Dog owners/handlers will be required to pick up dog feces and dispose of it in the waste
receptacles located near the beach.
11. Owners/handlers/guests with dogs may enter the water to their knees and no further.
12. Owners must fill any holes dug by their dog immediately.
13. No more than two (2) dogs per person will be allowed on any one visit.
14. Dogs, owners, and handlers shall not climb, stand, sit on rocks or the breakwall.
15. Dog owners/handlers must be at least 14 years old.
16. Owners/handlers must be in voice control of their dog(s), have visual contact with their dog(s),
keep their dog’s leash with them, and be present on the beach with their dog(s) at all times.
17. Owners/handlers are liable for any damage or injury which occurs as a result of their dog(s) to
another dog(s), person or beach property. This means owners are legally and financially
responsible for their dog’s behavior. The City of Evanston has NO liability or responsibility for
injuries that may occur on the Evanston Dog Beach.
18. Dogs who exhibit aggressive behavior may lose access privileges to the Evanston Dog Beach.
19. Cook County Animal & Rabies Control Ordinance requires that all dogs using the Evanston Dog
Beach in off leash areas have current vaccinations or titers (antibodies) for Rabies, Distemper
(CFV), Hepatitis (Canine Adenovirus-2), Para-influenza (CPIV), Parvovirus (CPV), Leptospirosis,
Bordetella (kennel cough), and a negative fecal test by a veterinarian’s office for internal
parasites, within the last year. Written proof is required prior to a Evanston Dog Beach pass being
issued by the City of Evanston. Dogs that are ill are not allowed on the Evanston Dog Beach.
20. Female dogs in heat are not allowed on the Evanston Dog Beach. All dogs 12 months and older
must be spayed or neutered.
21. Puppies under 4 months of age are not allowed on the Evanston Dog Beach.
22. All pinch, choke, spike, and electionic collars must be removed from dogs prior to entering the
dog park. No leashes over six feet (6’) in length allowed.
23. By city ordinance, alcohol is not allowed in any City park; this includes the Evanston Dog Beach.
24. Human food, glass containers, and rawhide chews are prohibited on the Evanston Dog Beach.
25. Sunbathing is prohibited on the Evanston Dog Beach. No chairs, beach towels, or blankets are
allowed on the Evanston Dog Beach.
26. Persons who are visually impaired and other domesticated animals specially trained to assist
persons with disabilities are excluded from the prohibitions of this section when they are
accompanying persons with disabilities for purposes of providing such assistance.
27. Dogs found on the Evanston Dog Beach without a valid Evanston Dog Beach pass must leave",immediately.}
Park hours: 6 a.m to 11 p.m. daily
Small dog friendly
Dog washing area
River, stream or creek
Lake or pond
