Highland Park Moraine Park Dog Beach

Highland Park Moraine Park Dog Beach is a public lake beach in Illinois, part of Moraine Park and about a mile from the town of Highwood. As its name says, it is a beach set aside for dogs, within the Moraine Park grounds. Summer is the warmest time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 83°F with lows near 63°F, and June and August are close behind, based on averages from the nearby Chicago Botanic Garden weather station. September stays mild, with typical highs around 75°F. Several other outdoor spots are a short drive away. Openlands Open Space is about 1.3 miles off and Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve about 1.9 miles. Paddlers can also reach the Lake Michigan Water Trail, roughly 9 miles away, and the Des Plaines River Trail is close to 8 miles away.