LAY THE MATS. BUILD WOOD RAMPS. KEEP THE BEACH OPEN.
SAY NOTO CLOSING OURDOG BEACH
THE PROPOSAL THE CITY REJECTED$863,850WHY ARE WE EVEN IN THIS BALLPARK?
WOOD RAMPS + BEACH MATSUNDER $60,000.IS THIS THE PROPOSAL RANGE BEING LOOKED AT?IT'S NOT THAT DIFFICULT. AND IT'S NOT THAT EXPENSIVE.IT IS CERTAINLY NO REASON TO HURT THOUSANDS OF EVANSTON FAMILIES.FIX THIS INEXPENSIVE PROBLEM. THEN LEAVE OUR BEACH ALONE.
DON'T GASLIGHT US.
WE WILL VOTE YOU OUT!THERE ARE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF US.
Campaign position. Organizers report local contractor quotes below $60,000.
KEEP OUR BEACH OPEN.STOP GASLIGHTING US.STOP THIS RIDICULOUSNESS.
Our demand is simple: lay down beach mats, build wooden ramps, and keep Evanston Dog Beach open. We see a straightforward fix. Closing a beloved beach over this is absurd. Campaign organizers report quotes under $60,000 for the mats and wood ramps. We are organizing to stop the closure and demand that practical solution.
OUR CAMPAIGN'S MESSAGE TO CITY COUNCILPREPARED TO PROTEST PEACEFULLY. PREPARED TO VOTE YOU OUT.JOIN THE CAMPAIGN
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The 1,678 supporter total is supplied by campaign organizers and has not been independently verified. 450 is the website signup goal. Website signups count each email once; peaceful-action readiness reflects explicit opt-ins. The protest-and-vote statement is the campaign's message, not a claim about every individual supporter's intentions.
CITY COUNCIL: SHOW YOUR WORK
$863,850 rejected. Why this ballpark?
Lay the mats. Build the wood ramps. Keep the beach open. That is the practical fix our campaign is demanding. The City's Administration & Public Works Committee rejected the $863,850 design/build proposal. Our question is: why are we even in this ballpark? We are demanding a practical, affordable fix that keeps our beach open.
These mats can be laid and wood ramps built for under $60,000. Don't gaslight us.
DESIGN/BUILD PROPOSAL REJECTED BY THE CITY$863,850
The Administration & Public Works Committee rejected this contract on September 28, 2026.
WOOD-RAMP + MAT QUOTES REPORTED BY ORGANIZERSUnder $60,000
Campaign organizers say local contractors have quoted laying beach mats and building wood ramps for under $60,000.
The written contractor quotes have not been published on this site. We are calling on the City to review them publicly and explain any differences in engineering, accessibility, durability, and project scope.
THESE ARE AFFORDABLE OPTIONS.YEAR-ROUND ACCESS. WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?
OTHER EVANSTON BEACHES USE ACCESS MATS. WHY CLOSE OURS?
See the City's beach-mat locations Our demand: evaluate affordable options for year-round use. Winter suitability at this site requires assessment.
01A clear route through the sand02A boardwalk over the dunes03A welcome that reaches farther04Room to enjoy the shoreline05A beach for more people
The $863,850 figure is the amount of the design/build proposal for Evanston Dog Beach access that the City's Administration & Public Works Committee rejected. It is not an approved expenditure. These supplied images are examples to discuss, not verified Evanston designs or cost estimates. Comparable costs depend on the actual site, project scope, and engineering.
A PLEA FROM THE HEARTOur beach. Our community. Our gate to keep open.For the dogs. For their people. For this place.
Dear Evanston City Council,
Please don't take away a piece of our community.
To a dog, this beach is a whole world: a chase through the sand, a splash in the lake, a friend waiting at the gate. To the person holding the leash, it can mean just as much.
A reason to step outside. A familiar face on a lonely morning. A place where a rescue dog finds confidence, where neighbors become friends, and where an ordinary day becomes a good one.
Evanston Dog Beach is a cherished community institution. It deserves a future. Our demand is straightforward: put down the mats, build wooden ramps, and keep our beach open. We see a practical fix, and we believe closing this beloved place instead is absurd. Campaign organizers report quotes below $60,000 for the mats and wood ramps. Explain why those options cannot be delivered, item by item. Do not make our community pay for the delay by taking away our beach.
You can close a gate. You cannot make this community disappear.
We are united. We will not be ignored. We will organize, show up at public meetings, protest peacefully, and examine the public record.
If you take away our beloved beach instead of delivering a simple, affordable fix, you will be held accountable. Mark our words.
Councilmembers: if you close our beach, we will organize to vote you out. Your seats are on the line at the ballot box.
Protect the beach. Welcome everyone. Earn our trust. The Save Evanston Dog Beach campaign
We are organizing to stop an indefinite closure. Our demand is a simple, affordable entrance fix that keeps our beloved dog beach in use.
WHAT HAS BEEN REPORTED
Closure begins December 1.
September 29, 2026 local reporting says the dog beach is scheduled to close December 1, with reopening uncertain after another accessible-ramp proposal was rejected.
The City cites access barriers at the entrance and gate. Our campaign wants mats and wooden ramps evaluated as a practical solution, with the lower-cost quotes publicly compared against the full project requirements. We oppose an indefinite closure.
Background checked October 17, 2026. Campaign demands are advocacy, not a statement of City policy. Check official notices for current beach access.
WHAT WE'RE ASKING FOR
Deliver the fix. Stop the closure.
01
Stop the closure.
Reconsider an indefinite closure and pursue every lawful, safe option to preserve access to this community space.
02
Deliver the practical fix.
Put the mat and wooden-ramp quotes on the table. Explain the site requirements, compare the costs, and give residents a firm plan for installing a workable solution.
03
Answer to the community.
Put decisions, votes, and progress on the public record. Listen to the residents who use and love this beach.
LET'S SHOW UP TOGETHER
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