Evanston Dog Beach To Open For Season March 1

EVANSTON, IL — The Evanston Dog Beach is scheduled to officially reopen for the season next month, city staff announced.

Located immediately south of Clark Street Beach at 1811 Sheridan Road, the dog beach is open seasonally, seven days a week, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. to everyone with a valid pass.

Passes will be offered for sale starting Feb. 1 at five locations.

People can purchase the passes from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave., the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St., the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., or the Chandler-Newberger Community Center, 1028 Central St.

Passes are available also available seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main St..

Before issuing a pass, city officials are required by Cook County ordinance to verify that the pets' vaccinations are up to date.

Dog owners must complete a vaccination form and provide proof of vaccinations for about half a dozen ailments, as well as proof that a veterinarian’s office had completed a negative fecal test for internal parasites within the prior year.

Beach passes are free for residents of the 60201 and 60202 ZIP codes. Non-residents must pay $200 for their first dog and $75 for a second dog.

All Evanston residents are separately required to purchase a pet license, which can be purchased online or in-person at the City Collector's Office in the Civic Center. Licenses cost $10 for fixed pets and $15 for unaltered ones.

Starting March 1, city staff will change the code to the gate at the dog beach to a new combination.

"In the case where a 2023 pass holder attempts to enter," staff announced, "access will not be possible until the 2024 pass is renewed."

Read more: Evanston Dog Beach Reopening Set, Pets Will Need Vaccines, Licenses To Get Passes