Editing Wilmette, Illinois (section)

===Beaches===
[[File:Sandy Beach in Gillson Park - panoramio.jpg|thumb|right|Beach at Wilmette's Gilson Park]]
Wilmette contains three public beaches, a large one at the 60 acre Gilson Park and two smaller ones at Langdon Park and the Elmwood Dunes Preserve.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wilmettepark.org/lakefront/wilmette-beaches |title=Wilmette Beaches |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=n.d. |website=www.wilmettepark.com |publisher=Wilmette Park District |access-date=May 25, 2017 |archive-date=June 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170605193252/http://www.wilmettepark.org/lakefront/wilmette-beaches |url-status=live }}</ref> The beaches have been a local family attraction for decades. Swimming is allowed only in specific areas. The park also provides a dog beach which is located south of the main public beach area. Depending on weather conditions, the park's beaches may be temporarily closed in order to maintain the safety of the park's visitors.<ref name=gilson>{{cite web| url= http://www.wilmettepark.org/lakefront/gillson-park| title= Gilson Park| access-date= March 10, 2013| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090707005208/http://www.wilmettepark.org/lakefront/gillson-park| archive-date= July 7, 2009| url-status= dead}}</ref> Gilson Park also hosts a public theater, the Wallace Bowl, which provides a variety of performances throughout the summer. Tennis courts are open from sunrise to after sunset, and there is space for people to play beach volleyball and soccer.<ref>{{cite web
| url= http://www.wilmettepark.org/performingarts/starlight
| title= Starlight Theater & Mallinckrodt Concerts
| access-date= March 10, 2013
| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130318190159/http://www.wilmettepark.org/performingarts/starlight
| archive-date= March 18, 2013
| url-status= dead
}}</ref> Gillson Park also has a marina (Wilmette Harbor) and built-in grills for barbecuing located throughout the park.<ref name=gilson/>