Facility Details

Swimming Prohibited

Main Address

1040 W. Columbia Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

Facility Hours

Closed

| 11:00 am-7:00 pm

Located Within:

Doria (Helen) Beach Park

Woman pulls wagon on beach; three children play by water's edge near lifeguard stand.

Swimming Prohibited

Swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty from 11 am – 7pm.

Weather

Swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty from 11 am – 7pm.

Updated : 08/02/2025 7:00 PM

Surf

Swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty from 11 am – 7pm.

Updated : 08/02/2025 7:00 PM

Water Quality

No swim restrictions due to water quality.

CCE: 91

Updated : 08/02/2025 12:16 PM

What do these numbers mean?

The �첥��Ƶ tests the water for Enterococci bacteria seven days a week during beach season using a rapid analysis method. Enterococci is an indicator of the presence of pathogens that could make you sick. The �첥��Ƶ EPA recommends notifying the public when Enterococci bacteria levels are above 1000 CCE.

Local weather information Updated: 08/02/2025 2:00 PM Data obtained from: Ohio Street Beach

Temperature 73° F/ 23°C
Humidity 61%
Wind: 3.5 MPH from E

Local surf information Updated: 08/02/2025 9:15 PM Data obtained from: Ohio Street Beach

The source for our surf data is currently unavailable. We are working to correct this. Please check back for updates. Thank you.

Helen Doria Beach

Description

In 2016, the �첥��Ƶ Board of Commissioners renamed Columbia Beach Park in honor of Helen Doria.

Swimming Distance: parallel to shore at boat line.

For questions regarding Chicago beaches, email beaches3@chicagoparkdistrict.com.

Additional Information

Parking/Directions

Parking
Limited street parking

Public Transit
The following public bus & train routes serve this beach:

CTA Bus Routes:

CTA Red Line Station: