# Gillson Park > Spacious park with a beautiful beach and spectacular lake views offers a peaceful, serene atmosphere especially in the early morning or at sunset. Well-maintained gardens and a calm boat area provide quiet spots for meditation or reading. The park includes picnic areas, playgrounds, and tennis courts, attracting families and outdoor enthusiasts. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/GillsonPark - Address: Wilmette, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18472560333 - Website: https://wilmettepark.org/lakefront-gillson-park/ ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Meditation Spot — 9.5/10 - Parks — 8.5/10 - Dog Friendly — 8.2/10 - Beach — 8.2/10 - Peaceful — 8/10 - Picnic — 7.1/10 - Parking Available — 7/10 - Kid Friendly — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "I found the beach to be beautiful and very clean." - "It's dog friendly with a nice, clean dog beach by the lake." - "It's a nice view of the lake and the Chicago skyline." ## Good to know - Parking at Gillson Park is limited and costs around $17. - A daily beach pass is required for access, costing $17 for non-residents. - Fireworks are held at Gillson Park on July 4th, starting at dark. - The dog beach is clean and well-kept, making it a great spot for pet owners. - Construction may limit access to certain areas of Gillson Park. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.