Ohio Street Beach, Sand beach in Streeterville, Chicago, US
Ohio Street Beach stretches along Lake Michigan with a northern orientation, providing swimmers access to half a mile of protected swimming near the seawall.
The beach originated from 1913 as a temporary facility with dressing rooms and lockers, later becoming permanent in 1923 with a $25,000 city investment.
The beachfront location integrates with Jane Addams Memorial Park and features 'House', an aluminum and nylon public art installation beside Lake Michigan.
The beach operates daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with lifeguards monitoring swimming activities between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM during summer months.
The beach's northern-facing orientation differs from Chicago's east-facing beaches, creating specific conditions for distance swimming training along the shoreline.
Location: Chicago
Address: 600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:00-23:00
Website: https://chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/ohio-street-beach
GPS coordinates: 41.89345,-87.61292
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:20
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