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North Shore Beach

Location:

1040 W North Shore Av
Chicago, IL 60626

Within: North Shore Beach Park

Phone Numbers:
312-74-BEACH

Features: Beaches

No swim restrictions due to water quality.

Swim Conditions Note

Please note: The weather information listed below (temp., humidity and wind) is not accurate. We are working to correct that. Any swim restriction information based on weather listed is accurate. All water quality and surf conditions are accurate as well.

Swim conditions are updated daily around 11 a.m. based on weather and surf, and around 1 p.m. based on water quality testing.

Swim Conditions

Weather

85° F/ 29.7° C

43% Humidity

Wind: 3.4 MPH from E

No swim restrictions due to weather.

Updated : 05/26/2019 2:51 PM

Water Quality

17.7 CCE

What do these numbers mean?

The Chicago Park District tests the water for Enterococci bacteria seven days a week during beach season using a rapid analysis method. Enterococci is an indicator of the presence of pathogens that could make you sick. The US EPA recommends notifying the public when Enterococci bacteria levels are above 1000 CCE.

No swim restrictions due to water quality.

Updated : 05/26/2019 11:37 AM

Surf Conditions

Water Temperature: 58° F / 14.4° C

Wave Height: 0 ft 4 in / 0.11 m

Wave Period: 4 sec

No swim restrictions due to surf.

Updated: 05/27/2019 2:00 AM

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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 North Shore Beach.
Kiteboarding is not permitted at Calumet Beach; kiteboarding is ONLY permitted at Montrose Beach.

Hours

Facility Hours

Sunday:	11:00 am-7:00 pm
Monday:	11:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday:	11:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday:	11:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday:	11:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday:	11:00 am-7:00 pm
Saturday:	11:00 am-7:00 pm

Hours Notes

The beach is open from 6 am to 11 pm, but swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty, from 11 am to 7 pm daily.

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.

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

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