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    Montrose Beach

    Lincoln Park, Uptown, IllinoisLake on Lake MichiganSwim in season

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    Montrose Beach is a free Lake Michigan beach with designated swimming, lifeguards in season, concessions, rentals, showers and restrooms.

    Water
    Lake, Lake Michigan
    Entry
    Admission is free. Pay-and-display parking is available.
    Swim hours
    Beach: 6 am-11 pm. Swimming: 11 am-7 pm during beach season.
    Facilities
    Food concessions, kayak and volleyball rentals, showers, restrooms
    Lifeguard
    Lifeguards are on duty from 11 am to 7 pm during beach season.
    Dogs
    Dogs are not allowed on the public beach. A dog-friendly beach is at the north end.
    Managed by
    Chicago Park District

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    At 4400 N Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive, at Montrose Avenue and Lake Michigan, near Uptown.

    41.9661, -87.6354

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    Rules 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 public beach.

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    Questions about Montrose Beach

    Can you swim at Montrose 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 Montrose Beach?

    Admission is free. Pay-and-display parking is available.

    Are dogs allowed at Montrose Beach?

    Dogs are not allowed on the public beach. A dog-friendly beach is at the north end.

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