Why visit Beach Park
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park, Shiloh House, Henry I. Paddock House and Thunderhawk Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Beach Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Beach Park
Beach Park is a village in Benton and Waukegan townships of Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 14,249.
From the Wikipedia article Beach Park, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
Beach · 3.7 mi
State park on Lake Michigan in Lake County, Illinois
Museums and landmarks6
Shiloh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
House in Zion, Illinois
Elisha Avenue, Zion
Henry I. Paddock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house at 346 Sheridan Road in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Zion Chapter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Camp Logan
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Lake County Veterans Memorial, F-111
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
The Lake County Veterans Memorial plaza offers a meaningful and engaging experience that recognizes the sacrifices, courage and valor of...
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes7
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
4527 IL Route 173 Unit, Zion
Mo-We 09:00-21:00; Th-Fr 09:00-21:30; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:30-20:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 2.4 mi
3200 North Lewis Avenue, Waukegan
Mo-Th 07:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-03:00; Su 07:00-02:00
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship13
Fath-e-Azeem Mosque
Place of worship · Ahmadiyya · 1.1 mi
2700 Lewis Avenue, Zion
Christ Community Church
Church · Nondenominational · 2.2 mi
2500 Dowie Memorial Drive
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries54
New Tech High at Zion-Benton East
School · 2.3 mi
1634 23rd Street, Zion
Healthcare3
Map of Beach Park
132 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 62°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Waukegan Rgnl Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waukegan National Airport (UGN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Antioch 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Arlington Heights 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Barrington 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Algonquin 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Elgin 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Addison 36 mi south, about 58 min by car
- Chicago 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Milwaukee 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Naperville 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Aurora 51 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Henry I. Paddock House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Camp Logan Building, Kaytill, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Illinois Beach State Park Main Beach, Wrongdave at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Wadsworth, Illinois, LittleT889, CC BY 4.0
- JETHRO AVE, ZION, IL - panoramio, DOLL2011.ZION, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USBR 37 south along the McClory Bike Path - Waukegan, IL - June 2025, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- GALILEE APARTMENTS - panoramio, DOLL2011.ZION, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Overflight of Lake Michigan with Air Station Traverse City Air Crew (3865505437), USCG Press, CC BY 2.0
- Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion, ILL - panoramio, DOLL2011.ZION, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zion, IL 60099, USA - panoramio, Kashif Ahmed, CC BY 3.0
- Old Zion Library..shiloh pond - panoramio, DOLL2011.ZION, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zion Chapter House, American Women's League, Nyttend, Public domain
- Shiloh House in Zion, Nyttend, Public domain
- PNC Bank, Zion, ILLINOIS - panoramio, DOLL2011.ZION, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greetings from Zion, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (7853751780), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
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