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Beach Park, IL

Beach Park is a village in Benton and Waukegan townships of Lake County, Illinois, United States. Beach Park is located at 42°25′26″N 87°50′52″W (42.423763, -87.847753). According to the 2010 census, Beach Park has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.39 km²), all land.

Beach Park is the home to the South Beach section of Illinois Beach State Park, which is otherwise located in Winthrop Harbor. The beach was originally part of Camp Logan, a rifle range developed by the Illinois National Guard in 1892. In World War I and World War II it served as a rifle range for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. The range remained in operation until 1973 when it was transferred to the Illinois Department of Conservation. In 1950, the Illinois Dunes Preservation Society was established to maintain the natural qualities of the beach. With the help of the Illinois Department of Conservation the area south of Beach Road was established as the state's first natural preserve. The northern beach, between Beach Road and the Wisconsin state border, was obtained between 1971 and 1982.

The south beach is now home of the Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center. The North Point Marina is at the north beach. This is Illinois' newest and largest marina and the largest freshwater marina in the United States. More than 650 species of plants have been recorded in the dunes area alone, including dozens of types of colorful wildflowers. On May 9, 2000, the area encompassing Illinois Beach State Park and North Point Marina was officially designated as the Cullerton Complex in honor of William J. Cullerton, Sr., war hero, avid environmentalist and long-time friend of conservation.

Beach Park School District #3 schools are Beach Park Middle School, Howe Elementary, Kenneth Murphy Elementary, Newport Elementary, and Oak Crest Elementary. Our Lady of Humility School is a Catholic school that opened in 1958. High School age students typically attend Zion-Benton Township High School.

Prioritizing the well-being of its residents, Beach Park, IL focuses on health and wellness. Local healthcare facilities, including the renowned Vista Medical Center East, provide comprehensive medical services. The village actively encourages an active lifestyle by offering numerous parks, trails, and recreational areas. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Forever Om Yoga, Right Fit and Glencoe Fitness. Senior Wellness Programs like those offered by Catholic Charities Lake County provide fitness classes and social activities for older adults. Lake County Health Department provides a range of public health services, including immunizations, wellness programs, and health education. Access nutrition counseling and dietitian services through NorthShore University Health System.

Top Sites in Beach Park, IL are Illinois Beach State Park, ThunderHawk Golf Club, Tempel Farms, and Beach Park Speedway.

Population: 14,249 (2020). ZIP Codes: 60099. Area code: 847. Elevation: 650 ft (198 m). Area: 7.08 sq mi (18.33 km²).

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What are the demographics of Beach Park, IL?

Beach Park, IL is home to a population of 14k people, of which 91.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 20.2% of Beach Park, IL residents were born outside of the country (2.83k people). In 2022, there were 1.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.95k people) in Beach Park, IL than any other race or ethnicity.

Is Beach Park, IL a city?

The Village of Beach Park was formed out of unincorporated areas of Lake County, Beach Park is located between the cities of Zion and Waukegan. The Illinois Beach State Park, located on Lake Michigan, is the natural area that forms the community's eastern boundary and has a considerable impact on the character of the community. Latitude: 42.42 N, Longitude: 87.85 W.

What is the crime rate in Beach Park, IL?

Beach Park has an overall crime rate of 9 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Beach Park is 1 in 109. Beach Park's crime rate is lower than approximately 35% of Illinois communities.

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Wikipedia

Village of Beach Park

Vista Medical Center East

Forever Om Yoga

Right Fit 

Glencoe Fitness

Catholic Charities Lake County 

Lake County Health Department 

NorthShore University Health System

Illinois Beach State Park

ThunderHawk Golf Club

Tempel Farms

Beach Park Speedway

Data USA

Neighborhoodscout

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