Kathy Osterman (Hollywood) Beach

The Chicago Park District manages 8100 acres of green space, 592 parks, 26 miles of lakefront, 10 museums, 50 nature areas, & hundreds of programs & events.

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    (312) 742-5121

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    chicagoparkdistrict.com

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    Beach

Address

5800 N Lake Shore Dr (at Hollywood Ave) Chicago , IL 60660 United States

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Chris Davis

Gay beach for a Sunday!!? HECK YES!! Clean area, boys in Speedos , crystal water, a food shack, and fun in the sun what could be better!? Bring your own beach chair tho! Don’t forget your cocktail !

Matt Thomas

I like watching the sunrise on the Lake here. I also like the fact that this beach is only 2 blocks from where I live.

Chris Duhaime

This beach has unofficially been claimed as the gay beach , but it is a great beach for all. Nice shallow water , lifeguards, and expansive beach front with soft sand .

Cecelia O

I use to come to this Beach Years ago-They've upgraded it & added a Patio bar & serves Mexican food ! Plus Gree Wifi @All beaches which is a welcomed plus!:)

Melanie Watkins

Not very crowded . Soft sand . Great for families too. Street parking is hard to find but can be done.

Aneta Michalczuk

I am moving Oceanside! Enjoy the beach . It worked for what it was. I hereby retire as Mayor of what is REALLY known as Kathy Osterman Beach (Hollywood Schmollywood!) See you in Malibu, Beotches!!!!

Kevin DuJan

This is also called Peacock Park or Speedo Beach ...because guys strut here like peacocks in colorful displays of speedboats engineering . Great fun always with few ever actually setting foot in water.

Time Out Chicago

While the amenities aren’t posh, beachgoers appreciate the convenience of restrooms with showers and beach chow like hot dogs , burgers , chips and lemonade .

Time Out Chicago

While the amenities aren’t posh, beachgoers appreciate the convenience of restrooms with showers and beach chow like hot dogs , burgers , chips and lemonade . -MN Read more

Gil Shepherd

Love this beach 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Phoenix Jimenez

Watch out for the Yellow Jackets . Awesome views of the lake and Edgewater skyline.

Miranda Powell

Beach is awesome, not too crowded , best sand!!

ivy t.

Gay beach full of tan boys in speedos or less. Love it here, never getting bothered or hit on! Peace n quiet on weekdays.

Gardenia C. Hung

The bathrooms are very small to change into a swimming suit. Rain-water is collected to flush the toilets and drain faucets. Do not drink the rainwater in the Restrooms at the Kathy Osterman Beach .

Richard Streetman

Bring an ego and a thick skin. These bitches believed their Mama when she said they was pretty. Mama was blind to their souls. LOL

Aneta Michalczuk

The idea that doggies can poop & pee on the beach & swim in the lake kinda grosses me out, but otherwise love the beach . Hate the new lights at night though. Too bright ! I also dislike the new ramp.

Kariann Prewozniak

Best beach in Chi-town! Let's keep it clean and free of the crazy peeps from North beach !

Punya Sann

Stop changing the name! It has always been Hollywood Beach to the mos and we like it that way!

DANIEL

FIRST TIMERS: Fear not. It isn't nearly as intimidating as you'd think. Put on ur shades and throw out your towel, gurl. :)

Stephan Germain

Cool chill beach

Darren Allen-Dunn

There's an infestation of flies due to garbage being left on and swept under the sand. Let's be sure to pickup after ourselves.

Aida Gonzalez

Loved it...clean , quiet and not ghetto.

Darren Allen-Dunn

This is one of the most gorgeous beaches in North Chicago. Let's try to keep it free of garbage and debris.

Gardenia C. Hung

There are no showers to rinse the beach sand here. Where is the changing room?

Richard Streetman

You have to meet Hornisha Streetman the Unicorn!

Steve Lind

Would like to watch moon rise over lake at night.

Jeff Allmen

They have paddle boarding now!

Aldo Aguirre

The Sun, Water and the Sand...

Ross Guthrie

Get close to the water for the best people watching .

John McInerney

Drink the water in the urinal. Despite warnings, it doesn't taste half bad!

Flirzelkwerp

Guys, look...just because the beach is gay-friendly doesn't mean you have to show off your schlong bulges.

Kelly Chabebe

Beautiful beach !

MafiaHairdresser Jon-David

Never go barefoot in the bathroom . Mace is also recommended to ward off aggressive toothless desparates.

Edwin Ramirez

All American men. Mmm...

Dustin Haley

Gay Beach 😏

Hadi Fauzi

the beach so beautiful..

PtreeRox

best view in the house

Aneta Michalczuk

Also known as the straight beach . :)

Nicki Butler

someone said there was a church here

Erik Swedlund

most people know it as Hollywood Beach Read more

Rebecca Sage

Gay men everywhere. Just how I like it.

Michael Albany

Definitely not the straight beach !

Kyle carlson

Boys,boys,boys

Ryan Biela

Chicago's gay beach !

Alexis Cortes

Can't wait to see what the new facilities look like

Kay Kay R.

Oh So Homo.

Fred Salchli

Stay away. We like our private beach very much.

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