Beach Information

Summer 2026 Season

Paulus Park Beach is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend, May 23, 2026, and close on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Paulus Park Beaches will be CLOSED on Labor Day. Breezewald Beach is to open on May 26, 2026, and close on August 2, 2026.

  • Daily beach opening times vary and are weather dependent. For up-to-date beach status, click here. 
  • Bookmark: https://LakeZurich.org/Beach on your desktop, tablet, or mobile device.
  • Paulus Park Beach Gatehouse telephone: 847-540-5067

Beach Regulations

The Village of Lake Zurich Park and Recreation Department would like everyone to have a safe and enjoyable trip to our beaches this year, so we ask all visitors to follow these simple regulations established for the comfort and safety of all attendees.

2026 Beach Hours

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Paulus Park Beach Seasonal Pass Fees

  Resident Non-Resident
Individual 4+ $30 $35
Senior 62+ $20 $25

Guest Passes for Paulus Park Beach

  • Guest admission passes may be purchased online or at the Barn during hours of operation.
  • Only Beach Pass Holders can purchase guest passes during the season.
  • Guest passes do not carry over from season to season.
  • All sales are final and are not eligible for refunds.

Guest Admission for Pass Holders

  Resident Non-Resident
Booklet of 5 Guest Passes $40 $50

Daily Admission at Paulus Park for non-pass holders

  Resident Non-Resident
Age 3 & under Free Free
Age 4+ $10 $12
Senior 62+ $6 $8
Twilight Rate 5:30 pm and later (no other discounts) $5 $7

You may pay at the Paulus Park Beach House with cash and major credit cards. Sorry, no checks.