Facility Details

Swimming Permitted

Main Address

1040 W. North Shore Av
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

Facility Hours

Open

| 11:00 am-7:00 pm

Located Within:

North Shore Beach Park

Sandy beach with a lifeguard stand, people swimming and sunbathing under a blue, cloudy sky.

Swimming Permitted

No swim restrictions due to surf.

Weather

No swim restrictions due to weather.

Updated : 06/15/2025 11:02 AM

Surf

No swim restrictions due to surf.

Updated : 06/15/2025 11:02 AM

Water Quality

No swim restrictions due to water quality.

CCE: 189

Updated : 06/14/2025 12:11 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: 06/15/2025 10:00 AM Data obtained from: Ohio Street Beach

Temperature 63° F/ 17.1°C
Humidity 83%
Wind: 1.8 MPH from NE

Local surf information Updated: 06/15/2025 11:13 AM 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.

North Shore Beach

Description

Whether you are looking to relax on the sandy beach soaking in some rays or getting active our beaches are a great summer destination right in the middle of a bustling Chicago.

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: