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Centennial Park Dog Beach
2400 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201
Dog beach🪢 Leash required
⭐ 4.6
480 reviews
Centennial Park Dog Beach in Evanston allows off-leash play on Lake Michigan's shore with water access for swimming dogs. Parking, trash cans, and dog bags are provided. An annual permit is required for off-leash use.
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- Park
- Centennial Park Dog Beach
- Type
- Beach
- Location
- Evanston, Illinois
- Coordinates
- 42.0561, -87.6783
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Swimmers
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (480 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.0 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.0/ 10
Solid
- · Water on-site
Vibe Score combines visitor ratings, real amenities, space, kind weighting, and off-leash bonus into a single dog-experience number. We're the only directory that scores it.
Dog policy
Evanston's lakefront dog-friendly beach (annual permit required for off-leash).
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Trash cans
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