# Illinois Beach Nature Preserve > Nature preserve offers well-marked looping trails and a quiet, clean beach with few visitors. Trails near the river can be narrow and occasionally flooded, adding a natural challenge. Updated amenities include dedicatable benches and a small shop with souvenirs and limited food. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/IllinoisBeachNaturePreserve - Address: N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18476624811 - Website: http://www.stateparks.com/illinois_beach_state_park_in_illinois.html ## What it is good for - Parks — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Beach — 8.3/10 - Meditation Spot — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "You'll love the nature trails and quiet beauty of these parks." - "I found the beach to be very nice, clean, and quiet." - "I found the preserve to be a beautiful, quiet space." ## Good to know - The preserve features numerous well-marked trails starting from the parking lot near the Nature Center. - Some trails next to the river may be flooded due to recent storms. - The trail along the Dead River is particularly scenic and recommended. - Parking is available near the Nature Center for easy access to trails. - A new quick bite shop offers limited food options and souvenirs. ## 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.