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Oak Street Beach

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Oak Street Beach is located in Chicago's south end and is a popular beach. It offers paths for cyclists, roller-bladers and walkers. There is a restaurant onsite as well as public washrooms and concessions. The sandy beach is great for relaxing and playing, and there are volleyball courts on the beach. Distance swimming is available and runs parallel to the shore. The only parking available is on the street and is limited.

Water Quality

Passes water quality tests 60-95% of the time.
Water quality information provided by Swim Guide with the support of RBC Royal Bank.

Current Weather

4° degrees celsius.
Rain overnight.

Watersheds

Lake Michigan

Traditional Territories

Bodéwadmiakiwen (Potawatomi)
Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo)
Miami
Peoria

Treaties

Languages

Illinois
Potawatomi

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