Cook County, IL · Great Lakes

Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)

5200 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60640

Edgewater's family beach — half a mile of sand at the far north end of Lincoln Park where Foster Avenue meets the lake.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

Cool but workable

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. East wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

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

Weather

70°F air — cool but workable
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

74 /100

great

69 Sunbathe

80 Walk

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

70°F

Clear

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

85°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

—

Water Quality

Clean

30 CCE/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 9mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

9:20 PM

Moon · 87%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

70°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Jun 4

85°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

83°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

66%

Sat Jun 6

83°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

70%

Sun Jun 7

73°

Partly Sunny

Mon Jun 8

79°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

16%

Tue Jun 9

85°

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).

Beach Info

Parking

Pay-and-display lot at Foster & LSD. CTA Bus 92 stops at Foster & Sheridan.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

5200 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60640

Amenities

lifeguards (seasonal)restroomsshowersconcession (beach house)bike rentalsbike pathaccessible beach walk

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Full high/low predictions for the next week at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago).

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Extended forecast for Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.

Is there an entry fee at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)?

Entry to Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)?

Amenities at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) include lifeguards (seasonal), restrooms, showers, concession (beach house), bike rentals, bike path, accessible beach walk.

When is the water warmest at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)?

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 Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) located?

Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) is in Cook County, IL, at 5200 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60640.