76°
Sunny
0%
84
Cook County, IL · Great Lakes
Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)
5200 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60640
Edgewater's family beach — half a mile of sand at the far north end of Lincoln Park where Foster Avenue meets the lake.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
76°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 76°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
83 /100
great
81 Sunbathe
86 Walk
82 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
76°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
NE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
30 CCE/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
9:26 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Sunny
0%
86
87°
Sunny
0%
84
86°
Sunny
2%
83
87°
Sunny
7%
81
88°
Mostly Sunny
14%
75
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
42
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Pay-and-display lot at Foster & LSD. CTA Bus 92 stops at Foster & Sheridan.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
5200 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60640
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) today?
Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on Chicago beaches.
Is there an entry fee at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)?
Entry to Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)?
Amenities at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) include lifeguards (seasonal), restrooms, showers, concession (beach house), bike rentals, bike path, accessible beach walk.
When is the water warmest at Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago)?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) located?
Foster Avenue Beach (Chicago) is in Cook County, IL, at 5200 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60640.
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