74°
Mostly Sunny
8%
84
Cook County, IL · Great Lakes
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.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
74°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
NNE
Rain
8%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
69°F
Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
4 CCE/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
9:29 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
69°
Chance Rain Showers
30%
63
72°
Mostly Sunny
8%
84
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
52
94°
Mostly Sunny
3%
75
95°
Sunny
2%
75
95°
Sunny
11%
75
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
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
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at 57th Street Beach (Hyde Park).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for 57th Street Beach (Hyde Park) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
Nearby Beaches
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