Adult Only Beach Area

[Cataholic]

I see LH's point, and it makes sense.

BUT, I would like it, and add this to it: I would want to separate those kids 8 and over from the group of younger kids. That way, I would know Jonah and I were getting our tax dollars worth of a day at the beach. No one would be bullying my child, nor would he be exposed to the older kids with some of the raunchier language coming out of their mouths.

I could actually go to the beach and know my child would have a good time. Heck, if it works for the adults, it should work for the younger set.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Lake Forest Illinois is a VERY affluent suburb just north of Chicago. The beach under discussion is Lake Michigan. No jelly fish or other sea creatures. Just some dead elwives now and then.

All the suburbs of Chicago which border the shore have different rules on beach usage. For example in the city of Chicago...by law...all lakefront is public.

Northern suburbs differ. Some...you must be a resident to use...some you can buy a day pass.

All Lake Forest is doing is designating a portion for a specific use. No one is being denied access to using the beach. Some people are being denied access to a portion of the beach. I too could see a portion designated for the use of toddlers...open access...adult only.

In addition to the enjoyment issue is safety. Safety is the purpose of life guards and the demands and priorities of the guards could be different for the different areas. Toddlers presetn one kind of risk, teenager another, adults only yet another.

Lake Michigan is a very big lake and Lake Forest has a nice chunk of beach. If they want to designate a portion for volleyball...or toddlers...or adults...or nude bathing (come on...you were all thinking it when you opened the thread!)...or fishing only...or whatever...so be it...

[JenBKR]

I can see both sides. I do think it's a good idea to have an area of the beach sectioned off (although I would also think that 18 and over is better than 21) for people wanting to get away from kids. It's sad to me though, because it seems like a lot of parents don't watch their kids, and those are the ones causing the problems. Not everyone likes kids, and I understand and respect that.

[Cataholic]

Lake Michigan is a very big lake and Lake Forest has a nice chunk of beach. If they want to designate a portion for volleyball...or toddlers...or adults...or nude bathing (come on...you were all thinking it when you opened the thread!)...or fishing only...or whatever...so be it...

Before I vote, or move to Chicago, would it be full, frontal nudity, or, just topless....

[Edwina's Secretary]

Before I vote, or move to Chicago, would it be full, frontal nudity, or, just topless....

In for a penny...in for a pound (ouch! What a visual! )

[cassiesmom]

I'm having a hard time with the notion that the powers-that-be would let a clothing-optional beach fly up there in tony Lake Forest. Another beach maybe, but not there. So I'm guessing it's a section of the beach off limits to people under a certain age. Heck, I won't be going to the beach up there anytime soon, I'll be with the other commoners hangin' out at the public pool.

[lizbud]

All Lake Forest is doing is designating a portion for a specific use. No one is being denied access to using the beach. Some people are being denied access to a portion of the beach. I too could see a portion designated for the use of toddlers...open access...adult only.

It seems like a simple request to me. If I took children to the beach, it
would be more for their benefit than mine. I could not just sit & read a book
or enjoy a swim, or whatever. I would be supervising at all times. It's good
to be able to enjoy a quieter beach area for yourself sometimes.