Cook County, IL · Great Lakes

31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach)

A wide South Side beach in Bronzeville, renamed Margaret T. Burroughs Beach in 2015 for the African-American artist and historian who co-founded the DuSable Museum.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

Cool but workable

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. East wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Weather

71°F air — cool but workable
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

74 /100

great

69 Sunbathe

80 Walk

81 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

71°F

Mostly Sunny

Wind

10 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

9 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

86°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

—

Water Quality

Above threshold

132 CCE/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 9mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

9:20 PM

Moon · 87%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

71°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Jun 4

86°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Jun 5

84°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

61%

Sat Jun 6

83°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

72%

Sun Jun 7

74°

Partly Sunny

11%

Mon Jun 8

80°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

19%

Tue Jun 9

86°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor

11:20 PM - 12:20 AM

Major

3:10 AM - 5:10 AM

Minor

8:10 AM - 9:10 AM

Major

3:40 PM - 5:40 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Paid harbor lot; free street parking on 31st St west of LSD.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

3100 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

Amenities

lifeguards (seasonal)restroomsshowersconcessionfishing docksharborplaygroundbike pathvolleyball

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Frequently Asked

Is 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach) dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.

Is there an entry fee at 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach)?

Entry to 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach) is free.

Are there lifeguards at 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach)?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach)?

Amenities at 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach) include lifeguards (seasonal), restrooms, showers, concession, fishing docks, harbor, playground, bike path.

When is the water warmest at 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach)?

Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.

Where is 31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach) located?

31st Street Beach (Margaret T. Burroughs Beach) is in Cook County, IL, at 3100 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616.