Beach Hazard Statement: The 快播视频 National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazard Statement for Chicago, from Wednesday, July 30 at 1 pm through the afternoon of Friday, August 1. High wave action & dangerous currents are expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Learn more . Check beach flags here.
Swim Ban
Water quality does not meet safe swimming standards.
Weather
Weather conditions do not meet safe swimming standards.
Updated : 07/30/2025 12:08 PM
Water Quality
Water quality does not meet safe swimming standards.
CCE: 326671
Updated : 07/30/2025 12:24 PM
What do these numbers mean?
The 快播视频 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 快播视频 EPA recommends notifying the public when Enterococci bacteria levels are above 1000 CCE.
Local weather information
Updated: 07/30/2025 5:00 PM
Data obtained from: Ohio Street Beach
- Temperature 74° F/ 23.6°C
- Humidity 87%
- Wind: 7.2 MPH from NE
Humboldt Beach
Description
Located behind the park fieldhouse this man-made beach provides swimming and sand fun for the Humboldt Park community and beyond. Humboldt Park Beach is Chicago鈥檚 only inland beach, and not a naturally occurring body of water, which requires added attention to help keep it clean and accessible. The Park District encourages visitors to help do their part by:
- Disposing of trash in the receptacles provided,
- Refraining from feeding the birds,
- Using waterproof swim pants on small children, and
- Keeping dogs out of the water and away from the beach.
No distance swimming is available at Humboldt Park. Distance swimming is available at many Lake Michigan beaches.
For questions regarding Chicago beaches, email beaches3@chicagoparkdistrict.com.
History
Humboldt Park was named for Alexander Von Humboldt, a German naturalist and geographer famed for his five-volume work Cosmos: Draft of a Physical Description of the World. His single visit to the United States did not include Chicago. The creation of Humboldt and several other Westside parks provided beauty, linked together via Chicago's historic boulevard system.
With the support of the community, Puerto Rican leaders in Chicago leased the historic Humboldt Park stables near Paseo Boricua that house the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture. It is the only museum in the nation that is completely dedicated to the history of Puerto Rican culture.
Additional Information
Parking
Limited street parking
Public Transit
The following public bus & train routes serve this beach:
CTA Bus Routes:
Humboldt Beach
Humboldt Beach