North Ave Beach Chicago

North Avenue Beach

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(266) · Beach in Chicago, United States
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Jan 15, 2025
Went for the Air & Water show of course! Beach access is free. You can still swim in Lake Michigan even with the events going on or just sunbathe on nice sandy beaches. Lifeguards are available certa…Full review by Ofamily2014
Aug 4, 2024
The problem was they closed the parking lot cause they said they need atleast 30 parking spots available in order to reopen the parking lot. There were atleast 20/25 spots open and they it won’t open…Full review by Deb t
Jul 30, 2024
Great beach. It definitely got better over the years. I was skeptical about going today but we ended up having a ton of fun. It was totally worth going, was clean, and had a lot to offer. Parking is …Full review by Gustavo G
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North Avenue Beach, located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, is one of the city’s most popular lakefront spots. Its iconic beach house, desig…
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The beaches in Chicago are an extensive network of waterfront recreational areas operated by the Chicago Park District. The Ch…
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Nestled in Lincoln Park, Chess Pavilion and North Avenue Beach are popular haunts in this famous parkland. The pavilion was built as a …
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What time does the North Ave parking lot open and is it available to park at during the air and water show on Aug 18th?
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The parking lot is open from 11am-7pm. After doing a bit of research I discovered that the parking lot at North Ave Beach will be closed for the air and water show. Also, keep in …
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The parking lot is open from 11am-7pm. After doing a bit of research I discovered that the parking lot at North Ave Beach will be closed for the air and water show. Also, keep in mind that there will be street closures for this event, and avoiding Lake Shore Dr after 10am is a good idea. If you are willing to paying parking garage fees and you like to walk, I suggest either Piper's Alley Garage or John Hancock Building.
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We are in Hoffman Estates/Schaumburg. Is it best to drive or get a train to north avenue beach? Do you have to …
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We are in Hoffman Estates/Schaumburg. Is it best to drive or get a train to north avenue beach? Do you have to purchase tickets to access the beach?
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If you are thinking about driving for the sir and water show, parking is restricted and you will not get a spot there. Access is free. However at other times, There is limited parking at …
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If you are thinking about driving for the sir and water show, parking is restricted and you will not get a spot there. Access is free. However at other times, There is limited parking at the beach. You would need to take the Metra train and the the CTA train and bus to get to the beach. There is parking in Lincoln Park lot, but it is about 1/2 mile walk to beach. The beach is free.
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North Ave or Oak Street for older (late 40's) friends? I'm bringing my girlfriend who is visiting from Canada to a Chicago …
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North Ave or Oak Street for older (late 40's) friends? I'm bringing my girlfriend who is visiting from Canada to a Chicago beach... first time visitor. I haven't been in years and years. We're​going on a Saturday and really just want to stay a few hours, perhaps get some food or snacks and drinks, enjoy the views and water. Which beach do you suggest? I know there's a lot of younger crowd at North Ave so we don't want to look out of place. we don't mind noise and fun, but we also want a relaxing time at the same time . Just want to show her what it's all about.
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I'd go with Oak Street beach! It's more of a mature crowd there vs North Ave having a younger crowd. If you want to have fun, and do things like volleyball, bike tour, jet ski, etc. Then …
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I'd go with Oak Street beach! It's more of a mature crowd there vs North Ave having a younger crowd. If you want to have fun, and do things like volleyball, bike tour, jet ski, etc. Then North Ave is it, but Oak Street is more designed for relaxing.
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Answer by T G · Jun 18, 2017
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Is the beach open in January?
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Sorry, I just saw this when it was no longer relevant....all the beach facilities are generally closed, fencing is up, and no volleyball nets remain but you CAN walk onto snowy, icy, …
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Sorry, I just saw this when it was no longer relevant....all the beach facilities are generally closed, fencing is up, and no volleyball nets remain but you CAN walk onto snowy, icy, sand whenever you like before 11pm legally I think....
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You can also rent a bike on the beach, or get yourself wet with a wakeboard or a paddleboard
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Try your hand at any of the on-site activities, including yoga and stand-up paddleboarding
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The North Avenue Beach not only offers access to the lake, but also the chance to play volleyball or chess
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The beach house has upper decks and portholes for looking at the magnificent horizon
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There is a pay parking lot and long distance swimming available
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The beach even offers free wifi for its guests!
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Concessions, lockers, kayak rentals, jet ski rentals, watersports rentals, restrooms, life guard first aid station
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North avenue beach is at its prime during the warmer months
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Keep in mind that parking is expensive in this part of this city, and that the beach and water can get very cold during the winter
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The location also features a beach house, which features ocean-liner like architecture and dining opportunities
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Visitors can splash around in the shallows of lake michigan, bike along the beachfront path, play volleyball
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While at the beach, do check out the impressive and unique beach house
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Kayaks, jet skis, stand-up paddleboards, bicycles and lounge chairs are available to rent
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Visitors can hit the volleyball courts, grab a snack or rent a bike. amenities
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