Moraine Dog Beach & Park | Park District of Highland Park

HOURS

Every Day

Dawn - Dusk

Moraine Park is a dog-friendly beach and neighborhood park for passive recreation including nature walks, picnicking, and an outdoor sculpture area in the upper park. A ravine path from the upper park provides access to the beach. Moraine is the site of the historic Moraine Hotel where the likes of George Gershwin and William Edens (namesake for the Edens Expressway) often stayed.

Amenities

Seasonal Dog Beach (Open mid-April through mid-November)
- Dog Park Membership is required
Beach Access
Walking Path
Sculpture Garden
Picnic Tables
Restrooms

Dog Park Membership

Lakefront Parking

History of Moraine Beach

Beach Rules

If you bring your dog, please have the Dog Park Membership Parking decal affixed to your vehicle’s windshield. Learn more about bringing your dog to Moraine Beach.
Lakefront parking decal is mandatory, parking tickets will be issued
No open flames and portable heat sources
No alcohol, tobacco, vape or glass bottles
No swimming or wading in the water

FAQs

If I am a non-resident, can I still purchase a parking decal and seasonal dog pass?

Yes, you can still purchase a parking decal and seasonal dog pass. Learn more.

If I purchase a Dog Park Membership for the season, is parking included?

Parking is free at Debbie Gottlieb Beitler Dog Park and the Highland Park Golf Learning Center Dog Park.

A Dog Membership includes a Moraine Dog Beach Parking Decal.

To park at other lakefront properties, a separate valid Lakefront Parking Decal is required.

If you do not have a dog, can you still park in the lot and utilize the facility?

Yes, but you would need to buy a parking decal. Learn more about parking at our lakefront properties.

Can you buy a one-day pass to Moraine Park for you and your dog?

No, we do not sell one-day passes; you must buy a season pass. Learn more about seasonal dog passes.

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