Address: Wilmette, IL 60091
Website: https://wilmettepark.org/gillson-dog-beach
Gillson Park Dog Beach in Wilmette, Illinois is a dog-friendly area by the lake. To enter, you need special permits and passes. The beach has places where dogs can be off-leash and on-leash. There are also spots for dogs to play in Lake Michigan. Locals like the clean beach, but visitors often find the high fees for non-residents and the parking difficult.