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Oak Street Beach is a popular public swimming beach near Chicago's Gold Coast and Streeterville neighborhoods, located at the terminus of Oak Street at the Lake Michigan shoreline. The beach is located within the city's historic Lincoln Park, which spans more than 1,200 acres and encompasses a number of landfill extensions that have been developed into public beachfront areas, serving as popular swimming beaches since 1899.

Today, Oak Street Beach has become one of the city's hottest summer recreation destinations, hosting amateur and professional volleyball tournaments at its beachfront sporting courts throughout the summer months. Swimming is permitted between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with bike and volleyball court rentals, concession stands, and public restrooms available for visitor day use. Distance swimming is permitted parallel to the shore between Division Street and the Chess Pavilion. Notable features include the 260-foot "You Know What You Should Do" mural, crafted in 2011 by artist Jeff Zimmermann to raise awareness for beach water quality issues.

Address: Oak Street Beach, 1000 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611, Phone: 312-74-BEACH

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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