Lane Beach Verified listing

Lane Beach spans more than three picturesque acres in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. The surrounding park has gorgeous florals, a pergola, and a large playground for children. There’s even a book recycle box so parents can read while little ones play. The beach and playground are both accessible, and swimming is permitted during lifeguarded hours. If you enjoy paddle sports and boating, there is access to the Lake Michigan Water Trail from Lane Beach.

Lane Beach Park includes spacious green spaces with flowering gardens and a large covered pergola. There is also an accessible playground for children atop a rubberized surface. Beach access is also accessible, and residents are able to swim daily from 11am to 7pm during lifeguarded hours.

There’s no distance swimming, but the beach provides access to the Lake Michigan Water Trail for paddle and board sports like kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Launch is available near the street-end access of Ardmore or Thorndale.

There are no bathrooms or changing rooms, but residents love this picturesque escape along the sandy shoreline. With more than three acres, Lane Beach is a great place to get active or spend the afternoon having a picnic in the grassy areas near the playground.

There is limited street parking, or you can reach the park via public transit at the Thorndale CTA Red Line Station or an array of CTA bus routes