North Beach Parking Permits
“Each year, residents of the Village of Mettawa may purchase not more than 50 City North Beach Parking Permits at the “resident” rate on a “first-come, first served” basis. The parties shall develop necessary and convenient administrative procedures for affecting such sales and correlating such permits to vehicles of residents of the Village. The purchase of any parking permits would be effective May 1, 2015. The Village acknowledges and agrees that the City retains discretion to modify the resident and non-resident rates for City parking permits.”
Parking Permit Sales begin April 1st

How to obtain a parking permit:
North Beach Parking Permit – Upper Lot Access (Forest Park Beach)
- Read through the Procedures Upper Lot Permit document
- Complete the 2025-2026 Application and include payment of $85
- One permit per household
- Mail or in person to: City of Lake Forest, 800 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Questions may be addressed to the City Finance Department at 847-810-3622