Columbia Beach (Illinois 60626)
4.7★ · 168 Google ratings, Illinois
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking garage · 120 ft away · fills up
Walk
70 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 575 yd away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.8 miles of shoreline
Sand
325 yd from the water to the back
Map of Columbia Beach (Illinois 60626)
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1Parking120 ft from the listing2Drinking water125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Shallow water for wading
The swimming area reaches only about three feet deep, making it suitable for those who prefer shallow water.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2015–2025
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2015–2025
Visit on weekdays for solitude
Weekends draw crowds that make it difficult to enjoy the beach, while weekday visits offer a quieter experience.
Come early for parking and shade
Free street parking is available but limited, and a few trees offer natural shade if you arrive early.
Bring bug spray in warm months
Biting flies have been reported at the beach, particularly in summer.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
70°F · clear
Waves
0.7 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SSW
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Aug 25, 5:01 PM.
Practical
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📍 Illinois 60626
🅿 Parking 120 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 70 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 575 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Columbia Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 120 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Columbia Beach?
70 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Columbia Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 575 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
