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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

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.

Swim Conditions Note -

Surf and weather flags are updated online each day after 11am, and throughout the day as needed if conditions change. Water quality flags are updated once a day, after 12pm.

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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