Swim in season1 miOhio Street Beach
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Oak Street Beach
Near North Side, IllinoisLake on Lake MichiganSwim in season
Public Lake Michigan beach with designated swimming, lifeguards during beach season, and free admission.
- Water
- Lake, Lake Michigan
- Entry
- Free
- Swim hours
- Beach: 6 am-11 pm. Swimming: 11 am-7 pm during beach season.
- Facilities
- Restrooms, accessible beach walk
- 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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Getting there
At Oak Street and Lake Michigan on Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
41.9029, -87.6228
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Swim only in designated swim areas.
- Swim only when lifeguards are on duty.
- Do not bring dogs onto the beach.
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Questions about Oak Street Beach
Can you swim at Oak Street 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 Oak Street Beach?
Free
Are dogs allowed at Oak Street Beach?
No dogs on the beach.
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