- Boaters must have a season pass or a daily pass for entry and follow our Regulations and Rules.
- Parking at the Park Avenue Boating Facility is only available to boaters and patrons who have purchased a parking decal or a daily pass (see below).
- Please contact Debbie Yakimisky [email protected] with questions on purchasing storage and launch passes.
- You must have a current lakefront parking decal to park at the north beach.
2026 Park Avenue Boating Season
Vehicular Traffic
Two-way Traffic at Park Avenue Boating Facility
- The west roadway of the plant is closed. All boaters, residents and visitors are to follow the two-way traffic pattern around the water plant.
- There are three boat turnaround areas on the east and south side of the water plant.
- Please adhere to parking regulations as signed.
Parking and Traffic Assistance
- The seasonal parking restriction signs have been placed and enforcement will be limited to warnings (with the exception of handicap areas) until mid-May.
- A Lakefront Parking decal is required for parking at the North Lot
- A Park Avenue season parking decal is required for parking in the south lot
Vessel Safety Checks
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla provides free safety checks for Park Avenue boaters in May and June. Important federal regulations relating to safety equipment are reviewed online and/or when setting up your appointment so that you will be prepared to pass your vessel safety check.
Boaters towing their vessels can schedule safety checks in Deerfield. Contact Mark Pullman at 312.933.1790 or Donna Feldman at 847.597.8125. Please slowly and clearly leave your name and phone number. Please allow one to two days for a response.
To schedule an appointment for a home visit, please email [email protected].
If you have any questions about the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla vessel examination program, please feel free to contact Mark.
All USCG Vessel Safety Checklists must be passed prior to launching motorized vessels.
North Shore Yacht Club
The North Shore Yacht Club (NSYC) is an affordable membership organization for sailors, kayakers, power boaters, stand up paddlers and fun social events. As a volunteer organization, the yacht club is open to residents of all communities.
Lessons at NYSC
NSYC offers Learn to Sail, Kayak, and Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) lessons for members. Sailing lessons run June-July. Kayak and SUP classes run throughout the summer season.
Learn to Sail
The North Shore Yacht Club offers a seven-week Adult Learn-to-Sail Program for beginners and returning students using single-handed dinghies. Students learn the fundamentals of rigging and sailing using club-owned Sunfish sailboats in classes led by US Sailing certified instructors and experienced NSYC volunteers.
Kayaking
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned paddler, NSYC offers classes throughout the summer season, including stroke & technique development, rescue skills, and more. Each class is taught by our volunteer instructors who have been certified by the American Canoe Association, the nation’s premiere paddle sports organization.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
The NSYC offers several paddleboard classes and events for beginners to intermediate paddlers. Each class is taught by an ACA certified paddleboard instructor. Board, paddle and life jacket (PFD) are included. Classes are available to adult members and those ages 13-18 when taken with an adult member.
Rentals & Parties
The clubhouse is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, is open to the general public for rentals and is the ideal venue for your celebration, birthday party, rehearsal dinner, graduation party or your corporate outing.
