Beach Park, Illinois facts for kids
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Beach Park, Illinois
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Location of Beach Park in Lake County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.08 sq mi (18.33 km2) |
| • Land | 7.08 sq mi (18.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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(2020)
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| • Total | 14,249 |
| • Density | 2,013.71/sq mi (777.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60099/60087/60083
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| Area code(s) | 847 |
| FIPS code | 17-04303 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Beach Park, Illinois |
Beach Park is a village located in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It is part of Benton and Waukegan townships. In 2020, about 14,249 people lived there.
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Where is Beach Park Located?
Beach Park is found at 42°25′26″N 87°50′52″W / 42.42389°N 87.84778°W. This means it's in the northern part of Illinois. The village covers an area of about 7.1 square miles (18.3 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Main Roads in Beach Park
Here are some of the important roads that go through Beach Park:
- Green Bay Road
- Sheridan Road
- Kenosha Road
- 21st Street
- 29th Street
- 33rd Street
- Lewis Avenue
- Wadsworth Road
- Beach Road
- Yorkhouse Road
- Blanchard Road
Who Lives in Beach Park?
The number of people living in Beach Park has grown over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 9,513 | — | |
| 2000 | 10,072 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 13,638 | 35.4% | |
| 2020 | 14,249 | 4.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the village had a population of 14,249 people. Beach Park is a diverse place, with people from many different backgrounds living there.
Illinois Beach State Park: A Natural Treasure
Beach Park is home to the southern part of Illinois Beach State Park. This park is a special place that protects the natural beauty of the Lake Michigan shoreline.
History of the Park
The area was once called Camp Logan. It was used as a rifle range by the Illinois National Guard starting in 1892. During World War I and World War II, it helped train soldiers from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. The rifle range was closed in 1973.
In 1950, a group called the Illinois Dunes Preservation Society worked to keep the beach natural. With help from the Illinois Department of Conservation, the southern part of the beach became the state's first natural preserve. The northern part was added between 1971 and 1982.
What You Can Find at the Park
Today, the south beach area has the Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center. The North Point Marina is at the north beach. This is the newest and largest marina in Illinois. It is also the largest freshwater marina in the entire United States!
More than 650 types of plants grow in the sand dunes here. This includes many kinds of colorful wildflowers. On May 9, 2000, the park and marina were named the Cullerton Complex. This was to honor William J. Cullerton, Sr.. He was a war hero and loved protecting nature.
Schools in Beach Park
Students in Beach Park attend schools in Beach Park School District #3. These include 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. Most high school students go to Zion-Benton Township High School.
Keeping Beach Park Safe
The Lake County Sheriff's Office helps keep Beach Park safe. They have extra deputies who patrol the village every day. These deputies can get help from other police departments nearby if there's a big emergency. The village even lets the deputies use the Village Hall as a small office. This means deputies can stay in the area more often.
Fire and emergency medical services (EMS) are provided 24/7 by three fire protection districts: Beach Park, Winthrop Harbor, and Newport Township. The Beach Park Fire Protection District covers most of the village. These districts work together through "Auto Aid Agreements." This means they automatically send help to each other when needed.
The fire departments are also part of the MABAS Mutual Aid program. This program helps them get assistance from other areas, even across the country, if a large emergency happens. The Beach Park Fire Protection District has also improved its services. They now have full-time firefighters and paramedics. This has helped lower the village's fire insurance rating, which can save residents money on their home insurance. They are also getting newer fire equipment to keep residents safe.
Getting Around Beach Park
Pace offers bus service in Beach Park. These buses connect the village to downtown Waukegan and other places.
Famous People from Beach Park
- Erik Darnell is a driver who used to race in NASCAR.
See also
In Spanish: Beach Park para niños
