Beach Season in Chicago 2025
Chicagoans love summers, even though they are extremely hot and humid. Part of this love is surplused by the existance of beaches
Best time: July–August
If you are wondering where to spend some hot summer days, you should definitely check out the coast of Lake Michigan. Most of the clean sandy beaches have all the facilities you might need, including lockers, volleyball courts and even WI-FI.
Oak Street Beach is one of Chicago's most popular places. It hosts volleyball tournaments, and has a marvelous view of the city skyline. Rainbow Beach and Park on the South Side is one of the oldest public gardens in the city with many playgrounds, gyms, and handball courts. North Avenue Beach has a unique beach house, volleyball courts, bike and kayak rentals.