Chicago, Evanston Beaches Open for Summer Swimming

Several cities in the Midwest and Northeast are preparing to open their public swimming beaches and pools for the summer season. Evanston, Illinois, will open its five city-managed beaches on Saturday, providing free seasonal beach passes to residents and to non-resident families with children in local schools, while daily passes are available for others at varying prices. Chicago's 22 beaches are also opening for swimming on Friday, with lifeguard staffing restored to pre-pandemic levels, and city pools scheduled to open in June. Similarly, Evansville, Indiana, will open its three city pools on May 31, with lifeguard applications still being accepted. Meanwhile, some Connecticut beaches are instituting parking passes or fees starting this holiday weekend, with fees linked to vehicle registration and varying by town, as part of efforts to manage beach access and maintenance. Across these regions, public beach and pool openings coincide with warmer weather and increased demand for recreational activities during the summer.