57th Street Beach

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5700 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60637
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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4.028 reviews
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Arielle J.
6/21/2025

One of the beautiful beaches on the south-side. Very scenic with a bar that has hours it is usually open. This is my go to for the view and easy walkable trails.

Carrie D.
8/8/2025

I've been going to this beach for half my life but after yesterday I will never return. The teenage lifeguards kept blowing their whistles when my son and I went out "to far". According to them,...

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Siobhan D.
3/21/2021

This is a smaller beach, but was ideal today for a chilly springtime hike. Facilities closed. We parked for free near Harold Washington Park, on a side street, and walked over the pedestrian...

Lynetta N.
9/24/2024

There was a wonderful show there on a beautiful day in such a pleasant atmosphere with really great people, an amazing outing.

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Beatrice S.
8/5/2018

Pros: Small beach, not super crowded on a Sunday afternoon Easy to get to restrooms Allows surf boards/boogie/body boards NORTH of the little jetty (and this is the only reason we...

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