57th Street Beach | Great Lakes Guide

The 57th Street beach is home to a great beach for swimming, including long distance swimming. There is pay-and-display parking located very close to the beach. The beach is also within close proximity to the Museum of Science and Industry and Promontory Point. Promontory Point is a part of Hyde Park and has a dog-friendly area.

Water Quality

Passes water quality tests 95%+ of the time.

Water quality information provided by Swim Guide with the support of RBC Royal Bank.

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Traditional Territories

Bodéwadmiakiwen (Potawatomi)
Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo)
Miami
Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux)
Peoria

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Illinois
Potawatomi

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