North Avenue Beach
4.3
from - Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-747-0832
Next to Oak Street Beach, this is the place to see and be seen. And this beach has a newly renovated beach house that looks like a boat. There's plenty of volleyball and breakwaters for fishing and sunning. Parking is limited; if the lot is full, use the Lincoln Park Zoo lot and walk over Lake Shore Drive.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- North and Lake Shore.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 72-North goes directly to the beach in summer.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Free beach wheelchairs available.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- Recreation and Sports Activities:
- Sports Fishing, Competitive Swimming, and Volleyball
- Recreation Facilities:
- Beach, Bike Trail, and Park
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"So Much Fun!!"
By MissDiva from Los Angeles, December 9, 2008
It's funny when its warm, I always flock to the North Avenue Beach, even though I don't know how to swim. It's a great place to go to clear your mi...
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