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63rd Street Beach
Jackson Park, Woodlawn, IllinoisLake on Lake MichiganSwim in season
Lake Michigan beach in Jackson Park with designated swimming areas and lifeguards during the beach season.
- Water
- Lake, Lake Michigan
- Entry
- Free
- Swim hours
- Beach: 6:00 am-11:00 pm. Swimming: 11:00 am-7:00 pm during beach season.
- Facilities
- Beach wheelchair, accessible beach path, lifeguard office, beach house
- Lifeguard
- On duty 11:00 am-7:00 pm during beach season.
- Managed by
- Chicago Park District
When you can swim
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Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
At 6300 S Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive, at E Hayes Drive, in Jackson Park.
41.7821, -87.5734
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Swim only in designated swim areas.
- Follow lifeguards' instructions.
- Do not swim when the red flag is displayed.
- Do not use non-approved flotation devices.
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Questions about 63rd Street Beach
Can you swim at 63rd Street Beach?
Yes. Public swimming is allowed in designated areas from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, 11:00 am-7:00 pm, when lifeguards are on duty.
Does it cost anything to swim at 63rd Street Beach?
Free
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