31st Street Beach

Swimming is permitted only when lifeguards are present during beach season running the Friday before Memorial weekend and closing after Labor Day each year. During the season, swimming is permitted and lifeguards are on duty at all beaches from 11am - 7pm.

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    (312) 742-5121

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    chicagoparkdistrict.com

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3100 S Lake Shore Dr (at 31st St) Chicago , IL 60616 United States

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Sagar Jhobalia

Isolated from the ruckus of the city , with a majestic view of the ocean and the downtown

Gavina Arce

They have a park nearby the beach . Perfect for families!

Bart Crouch

Even with the construction , this beach is a gem. Sit and enjoy the city skyline. Rarely crowded , pretty serene.

Shannon Jeropke

They have actual bathrooms and a restaurant on the beach as well !

David Weathersby

Love this beach ! Always something going on.

Trish Nesbitt

A great place to come and relax if you need to clear your head for a bit. :)

Ebony Carr

Great dj and vibe on Friday nights during the summertime.

Danielle Brown

Great place to come for a little jog on the trail then relax on the beach .

Shanee Hayes

House Music Thursdays!!!!

Asya Domingo

Never too crowded and the rocks are a great conversation spot

Ana Velasquez

With this crazy girl. Lol j/k b4 she cuts me. Nice out here

Agent M

$1/hour parking , 4 mile bike/run/walk to navy pier .

Meschel

Hey 31st Street Beach, join Freebie! Read more

Audra Akins

Construction and Prairie Grass makes this experience different.

Vincent Johnson

Low grade sand, lots of small filler rocks

merrick brown

we need crisco!

Blair Jones

Police alert cameras are finally installed. This may deter criminals from robbing

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