North Avenue Beach

North Avenue Beach is located in Lincoln Park at 1600 N. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive (North Ave. @ Lake Michigan). As one of Chicago's most popular beaches, the beach features a unique and popular beach house that contains 22,000 square feet of space that features something for everyone and is permanently docked along this popular beach.  This sleek, ocean liner-inspired building, decked out in a crisp blue and white, boasts one of the best views in the city. The beach house has upper decks and portholes for looking at the magnificent horizon or the multitudes of bikers, runners, walkers, and rollerbladers streaming down the lakefront trail.  In May 2000, Mayor Richard M. Daley dedicated the North Avenue Beach House during a grand opening event for the public that included games for kids, free sand pails, refreshments, and a jazz band. 

North Avenue Beach offers an array of amenities and recreational opportunities for beachgoers to enjoy that include: 

• Castaways Bar and Grill is the best location on North Avenue Beach for great food and ice-cold drinks. The first level features an ice cream café and beachside burgers with casual walk-up stands. The rooftop features tasty appetizers, sandwiches, fresh salads, and refreshing desserts.
• Rent, repair or buy a bike from Lakeshore Bike 'n Tune right at North Avenue Beach!
• NAB Sports offers one of a kind open-air sports facility at North Avenue Beach offering roller hockey, dodgeball, fitness classes, hockey and dodgeball tournaments, and exciting special events.
• Sun and Moon Beach Yoga offers outdoor beach yoga seven days a week at North Avenue Beach for all levels during sun-rise, late morning, and during sunset.
• Boucher Brothers offering top of the line luxury lounge chairs and large umbrellas.
• Food concessions from Pronto Pups offering beverages and hotdogs on a stick, Stefani's Restaurant next to the hockey rink, and cotton candy.  
• Great Lakes Board Company offers beachgoers a chance to hit the waves with wakeboard and paddleboard rentals.
• Kayak Chicago, the premier full-service outfitter in Chicago, offers kayak rentals at North Avenue Beach.
• Rent jet skis from Windy City Watersports!
• Retail vendor selling Havaianas Sandals.
• Retail vendors selling clothes, sundries, souvenirs, and beverages.
• Rent volleyball courts and equipment by calling (312) 742-3776.  Courts rent for $10 per hour.  Equipment rental is $10 with a valid ID.  Reserve up to six days in advance.

There is an ADA accessible beach walk and restrooms available. Three ATM machines are located at the beach house. Distance swimming is available at beaches 3 & 4 (north of boathouse), parallel to the shore. The paid parking lot is also available with limited parking; therefore, public transportation is highly encouraged.