Feffer, who has managed the park for 32 years, said he has never seen crowds like the size of which came during hot July weekends. When he learned the state park was closing weekends, access Saturdays and Sundays was limited to Waukegan residents only. I agree with everybody that maybe he should just step down. “There were just too many people for social distancing to take place,” Feffer said. Check out our car rental service and all its many benefits: Here are our tips for driving safely and efficiently. Lake Forest’s beach is also free to residents, with either a day or season pass available to non residents, according to the city website. We want people to be able to socially distance.”. Michelin Travel Partner will process your email address in order to manage your subscription to the ViaMichelin newsletter. It is for residents only until 3 p.m., when visitors can buy a pass before closing at 7 p.m. I just love the way people are blaming the pandemic for everything that is going on in their lives right now, from paying their visas, to paying their rent and paying their mortgage. The Waukegan Municipal Beach is open to the public daily from 6am to 9pm. There’s no masks. Call us at 312-222-4554 or email talkofthecounty@tribpub.com. What’s up, Walgreens? To make sure you don't miss the latest news, our good deals and essential traffic updates. It’s packed with people. [Most read] Landscape fabric can do more harm than good under mulch in your garden. Kyle Rittenhouse charged with murder in Kenosha shootings that killed 2; Jacob Blake handcuffed to hospital bed, uncle says, Trump vs. Biden: Track the race for president in key battleground states. Find the right flight ticket at the best price with Skyscanner. Shore Acres Country Club is 5.5 miles from the hotel. 15 reviews of Waukegan Municipal Beach "A nice beach to spend time with your family. The Democrats are willing to give it away and sacrifice your children, and the everyday people, the everyday citizens. Talk of the County reader opinion: ‘There hasn’t been anyone like this president since FDR’. It's a pretty clean place, and it's easy to get to and not terribly crowded. Talk of the County is a reader-generated column of opinions. There is not enough staff to hold visitors at the entrances until enough leave to allow more in. See you soon! People who have stayed in this accommodation give an average score of 6 to the Waukegan - Americas Best Value Inn Waukegan on the website of our partner Booking.com. Beaches in Chicago have not opened all summer, according to the Chicago Park District website. Their beaches aren’t open, so they came here.”.