Location:
1040 W. Columbia Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
Located Within:
Doria (Helen) Beach Park
Rules
- Swim only when lifeguards are on duty.
- Follow lifeguards’ instructions.
- Only Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) are permitted. Person-children wearing PFDs should have adult present.
- No smoking.
- No alcohol.
- No dogs on the beach.
- Do not feed birds or wildlife.
- Dispose of trash and recycling in appropriate containers.
- Grill in designated areas only and dispose of coals in red barrels.
- Keep accessible beach walks clear. No bicycling, skateboarding or rollerblading is permitted in these areas.
- There is no paddle or board sport access to the Lake Michigan Water Trail at Helen Doria Beach.
- No surfing or kiteboarding. Kiteboarding is ONLY permitted at Montrose Beach.
Hours
Facility Hours
Hours Notes
The beach is open from 6 am to 11 pm, but swimming is only permitted during the beach season when lifeguards are on duty from 11 am to 7 pm, in designated swim areas. The beach season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day, through Labor Day.
Description
In 2016, the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners renamed Columbia Beach Park in honor of Helen Doria.
Swimming Distance: parallel to shore at boat line.
For questions regarding Chicago beaches, email beaches3@chicagoparkdistrict.com.
Parking/Directions
| Parking Limited street parking Public Transit The following public bus & train routes serve this beach: CTA Bus Routes: 96 Lunt 147 Outer Drive Express 155 Devon CTA Red Line Station: Loyola |