Moraine Beach — Attraction in Highland Park

Parking is way too difficult if you don't already have a parking permit and there was no signage to indicate that the beach was closed until you actually get down onto the path. We arranged to be dropped off (because of the annoying parking) and headed down towards the beach when we saw a temporary sign saying that the path was closed with no further information. It would have been great to know that the beach was closed when we arrived so we didn't waste that time, and it would also be great to allow for non-resident parking on weekdays maybe. The website makes it seem like the park welcomes visitors, but actually visiting the park will quickly disabuse you of...

Parking is annoying? The lot is always empty! I live in Evanston where we’ve had no dog beach for the last two years because of high lake levels. Although I have property and pay taxes on it in HP, I only bothered one year getting a parking pass (had to bring in my tax return to show them) I’ve parked in the Moraine lot for years and never once...

A true gem of the great lakes - expansive ravine trail that leads to a secluded beach. They sometimes try to kick you out if you don't have a local sticker of some kind, but that's really rare and there is public street parking 100ft away so you can do your thing anyway. Great for dogs, and has a hose to wash...