Peaceful day at Howard Beach Park
Peaceful way to start your day.
Playground adjacent to Howard Beach.
Check out the awesome playground adjacent to the beach!
new playground at Howard Beach Park
A must see playground!
Location:

7519 N. Eastlake Terrace
Chicago, IL 60626

Supervisor: Kristen Rezny (Loyola Park)
Phone Numbers: Main (773) 262-8605

 

Hours

Park Hours
Day Time slot Comment
Sunday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Monday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Thursday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm

Description

Whether you are looking to relax on the sandy beach soaking in some rays or getting active our beaches are a great summer destination right in the middle of a bustling Chicago.  Howard Beach Park is 1.05 acres.

History

Howard Beach Park was acquired by the Chicago Park District from the City of Chicago pursuant to the 1957 Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act. By that time, the City's Bureau of Parks and Recreation had been operating such small municipal beaches since at least 1921. Many of these beaches were located in the Rogers Park neighborhood, where a growing population of apartment dwellers lacked easy access to recreational opportunities. In contrast to the City's larger municipal beaches, the street-end beaches, though manned by lifeguards, had no changing rooms or other facilities.

Howard Avenue and the adjoining beach are named for Howard Ure (1896-1984), scion of a Rogers Park pioneer family. John Calder Ure began to farm in the Rogers Park area in the mid-19th century. His son, John F. Ure, founded the Ure Dairy on his father's property, and later donated the right-of-way for Howard Avenue. Howard Ure, a banker, became a director of the Howard Avenue Trust and Savings Bank at the early age of 26. Between 1953 and 1973, he served as a director of the North Shore National Bank of Chicago.

Advisory Council

Contact: Greater East Lake Terrace PAC
Meeting Details:

7/15 and 10/21 @ 10:30am

Parking/Directions

For directions using public transportation visit www.transitchicago.com.

Map & Facilities

Howard Beach Playground

1300 W. Howard St.
Chicago, IL 60626
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Howard Beach

7519 N Eastlake Terrace
Chicago, IL 60626
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Howard Beach Park Gardens

7519 N Eastlake Terrace
Chicago, IL 60626
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Howard Beach Playground
Howard Beach Playground

1300 W. Howard St.
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

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Howard Beach

7519 N Eastlake Terrace
Chicago, IL 60626
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Howard Beach Park Gardens

7519 N Eastlake Terrace
Chicago, IL 60626
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