Gillson Park

Michigan and Washington avenues WilmetteIL60091
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The pride of Wilmette parks, Gillson Park is located on a huge beachfront area. Gillson Park offers a dog beach, a swimming area, sailboat rentals, lighted tennis courts and ice rink, a fitness course, picnic tables and grills. Wallace Bowl, a summer concert stage, is another highlight of the park. Excellent views of Lake Michigan and the north shore make Gillson Park an inspiring lunchtime...
by patch on June 26, 2011 from patch

Tips

Take a Dip:
The beach is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 9am-8pm.
by Citysearch on April 21, 2009 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

Sixty acres of lush outdoor fun on the North Shore.:
The Park
In the shadow of the majestic Baha'i Temple, Gillson Park's 60-acre expanse of green is a gem along Lake Michigan's Wilmette shore. The place is perfect for picnics, bicycling,...
by by Contributor at Citysearch on August 14, 2003 from Citysearch