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49th Street Beach
4.4★ · 12 Google ratings · South Side, Illinois
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 310 ft away
Walk
310 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 110 ft away
Length
150 yd of shoreline
Sand
100 ft from the water to the back
Map of 49th Street Beach
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1Parking310 ft from the listing2Restrooms110 ft from the listing3Drinking water260 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Visit for city views and calm water
Reviewers describe crystal-clear water, calm conditions, and striking contrast between lake and Chicago skyline.
Expect a rock and cement shore
This is not a traditional sand beach but rather a concrete seawall with colorful stones and rock formations.
Park outside the lot if possible
The on-site parking area regularly fills, especially on busy days, so plan to use nearby street parking or pedestrian bridges.
Visit in warmer months
Spring visits may coincide with melting snow and less appealing conditions, so plan for late spring through early fall.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · clear
Waves
0.7 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the S
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Aug 25, 5:01 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 South Side, IL 60615
🅿 Parking 310 ft from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 110 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at 49th Street Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 310 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at 49th Street Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does 49th Street Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 110 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
