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Montrose Beach is a popular public beach in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, located at the terminus of Montrose Avenue along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The beach is located within the city's Lincoln Park, one of the largest and oldest urban parks in Chicago, and features public facilities developed by the Works Progress Administration as part of the New Deal in the 1930s. Public swimming is permitted between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with distance swimming areas offered parallel to the shore near Tower 4. A unique beach house is modeled to mimic a lake steamer, with open-air changing facilities added in the 1950s. Visitor amenities include a non-motorized boat launch, volleyball courts, kayak rentals, and concession stands.
Address: Montrose Beach, 4400 N. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60613, Phone: 312-74-BEACH
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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