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Osterman Beach, also known as Hollywood Beach and Ardmore Beach, is a popular public swimming beach within Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, named in honor of civic servant Kathy Osterman, known for her work with Edgewater Community Council and the Mayor's Office of Special Events. The beach, which was originally developed as part of landfill extensions in 1958, is located at the northern tip of the city's Lincoln Park between Hollywood and Ardmore Avenues. Public swimming is offered between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with lifeguards staffed on duty during certain times in the summer. A 2,750-square-foot LEED-certified beach house was added to the beach in 2010, constructed to mimic the turn-of-the-century architecture style of historic Chicago Park District beach houses. A natural area near the beach provides a safe habitat for migratory birds in the area.

Address: Osterman Beach, 4600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60640, Phone: 312-74-BEACH

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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