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Weather
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Surf
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Water Quality
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Local weather information
Updated: 07/15/2026 4:00 AM
Data obtained from: Ohio Street Beach
- Temperature 83° F/ 28.3°C
- Humidity 73%
- Wind: 2.7 MPH from SW
Local surf information
Updated: 07/15/2026 4:00 AM
Data obtained from: Ohio Street Beach
- Water Temperature: 77° F / 25.1° C
- Wave Height: 0 ft 0 in / 0.01 m
- Wave Period: 2.5 sec
Helen Doria Beach
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.
Additional Information
| 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 |
Helen Doria Beach
Helen Doria Beach