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Kathy Osterman Beach
Lincoln Park, Edgewater, IllinoisLake on Lake MichiganSwim in season
Kathy Osterman Beach, also called Ardmore or Hollywood Beach, is a free Lake Michigan beach with designated seasonal swimming.
- Water
- Lake, Lake Michigan
- Entry
- Admission is free.
- Swim hours
- Beach: 6 am-11 pm. Swimming: 11 am-7 pm during beach season.
- Facilities
- Restrooms, accessible beach access, distance swimming area
- Lifeguard
- Lifeguards are on duty from 11 am to 7 pm during beach season.
- Dogs
- No dogs on the beach.
- Managed by
- Chicago Park District
When you can swim
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Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
At 5800 North Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive, between Hollywood and Ardmore Avenues.
41.9868, -87.6523
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Swim only in designated swim areas.
- Swim only when lifeguards are on duty.
- Do not swim when the flag is red.
- Do not bring dogs onto the beach.
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Questions about Kathy Osterman Beach
Can you swim at Kathy Osterman Beach?
Yes, swimming is permitted in designated areas during beach season when lifeguards are on duty. Swimming is not permitted outside those conditions.
Does it cost anything to swim at Kathy Osterman Beach?
Admission is free.
Are dogs allowed at Kathy Osterman Beach?
No dogs on the beach.
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