57th Street Beach (Hyde Park)

5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

Hyde Park's neighborhood beach in Jackson Park, a short walk from the Museum of Science and Industry and the University of Chicago.

Ideal for a beach walk.

72°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. East wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

  • 72°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — mostly sunny
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
10 mph
E
Rain
0%
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 Temp
Water Quality
Clean
4 CCE/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
9:19 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today Jun 3
72°

Mostly Sunny

0%
84
Thu Jun 4
86°

Mostly Sunny

0%
84
Fri Jun 5
84°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

61%
38
Sat Jun 6
83°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

72%
18
Sun Jun 7
75°

Partly Sunny

11%
84
Mon Jun 8
81°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

19%
59
Tue Jun 9
86°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%
52
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high

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

Parking

Limited street parking west of Lake Shore Drive.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

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Is 57th Street Beach (Hyde Park) dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.

Is there an entry fee at 57th Street Beach (Hyde Park)?

Entry to 57th Street Beach (Hyde Park) is free.

Are there lifeguards at 57th Street Beach (Hyde Park)?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol 57th Street Beach (Hyde Park) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at 57th Street Beach (Hyde Park)?

Amenities at 57th Street Beach (Hyde Park) include lifeguards (seasonal), restrooms, showers, concession, picnic areas, accessible beach walk.

When is the water warmest at 57th Street Beach (Hyde Park)?

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 57th Street Beach (Hyde Park) located?

57th Street Beach (Hyde Park) is in Cook County, IL, at 5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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