The Chicago Park District manages the beaches along Lake Michigan, which are free to the public. List of beaches
For information on the beaches, call 312-74BEACH (312-742-3224) or 312-742-PLAY (7529) or visit chicagoparkdistrict.com
Chicago's 26 miles of beaches for 2009 season
May 22, 2009 (CHICAGO) Swimming is permitted at Chicago's beaches from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. when lifeguards are present from May 22 to September 7, 2009.
12th Street Beach
31st Street Beach
57th Street Beach
63rd Street Beach
Albion Beach
Calumet Beach
Columbia Beach
Fargo Beach
Foster Beach
Hartigan / Pratt Blvd. Park & Beach
Howard Street Park & Beach
Jarvis Ave. Park & Beach
Juneway Terrace Park & Beach
George A. Lane Beach at Thorndale
Leone Park & Beach
Loyola Ave. Beach
Montrose Beach
North Ave. Beach
North Shore Beach
Oak Street Beach
Oakwood Beach
Ohio Street Beach
Kathy Osterman Beach
Rainbow Beach
Rogers Ave. Park & Beach
South Shore Beach
