Swim in season1 miOak Street Beach
Near North Side
North Avenue Beach
Lincoln Park, Foreman Island, IllinoisLake on Lake MichiganSwim in season
Public Lake Michigan beach with designated swimming and lifeguards during beach season.
- Water
- Lake, Lake Michigan
- Entry
- Free
- Swim hours
- Beach: 6 am-11 pm. Swimming: 11 am-7 pm during beach season.
- Lifeguard
- 11 am-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 1600 North Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Lincoln Park.
41.9185, -87.6280
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Swim only in designated swim areas.
- Swim only when lifeguards are on duty.
- Do not swim outside designated areas.
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Questions about North Avenue Beach
Can you swim at North Avenue Beach?
Yes, swimming is permitted in designated areas during beach season from 11 am to 7 pm when lifeguards are on duty.
Does it cost anything to swim at North Avenue Beach?
Free
Are dogs allowed at North Avenue Beach?
No dogs on the beach.
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