Phil’s Beach 328 North Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084

"Worst experience I’ve ever had at a beach. I was paid to go recover someone’s lost ring and I did research on the rules and the person at the front desk told me I could bring my metal detector in and after I paid almost immediately the boss lady very rudely told me I couldn’t use it and wouldn’t give me a refund after I was lied to."

"Small local beach on Bangs Lake! Beautifully redone recently. Bathhouse with showers and toliets is clean and neat. Nice staff. Wibit in deeper end of beach for older swimmers. You must take a swim test to be able to use the wibit. Small but fun spray park for toddlers. Nice concession stand with cheap treats! We love coming here over the summer! Grass and sand areas."

"Another hidden gem in the burbs, such a fun spot for your weekend excursion. Lifeguards on duty! Paid beach, but well worth it, great lil’ spot for all ages, splash pad, snack bar & restrooms. make it a morning or afternoon. Late entry discounts, parking across the street. 100% Kid approved!"

"Though the spot is nice and quiet, while we were there my son got red spots afterwards, for unknown reasons, he was the only one out of our entire family. He’s extremely itchy. Won’t be coming back."

"They opened on Saturday June 3rd, their employees were cleaning up seaweed the whole time. 3 employees were covered in red spots. I asked what it was and they said it's from the seaweed... that everyone was swimming around! 2 of my kids are now covered in spots! The fact that they chose money over safety is so wrong! I'll be coming for my full refund and never coming back!"