Life Jacket Loaner Program

Water safety is of paramount importance, and the City of Evanston believes that making life jackets available for anyone to enjoy our beaches is a crucial step towards preventing accidents and promoting responsible water recreation.

General Information:

• No cost or collateral to borrow 
• Life jackets will be available to borrow only during permitted swimming hours when lifeguards are on duty.
• Lakefront staff members at beach entrances will be able to assist community members seeking to borrow the life jacket.
• Life jackets should be returned after each use.
• All personal floatation devices that the City purchases and lends are US Coast Guard approved.
• A limited number of life jackets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Locations:

• Lighthouse Beach
• Clark St. Beach
• Greenwood St. Beach
• Lee St. Beach
• South Blvd. Beach

Sizes:

• Infant 33 lbs. and under
• Child 33 to 55 lbs.
• Youth 55 to 89 lbs.
• Adult and Adult XL 90+ lbs.