North Ave Beach has golden sand, clear blue water, and beach volleyball. Don’t forget your sunglasses.
Summer 2025!
Open 7 days a week: 10:00am – 7:00pm
At this location, North Ave Beach: Kayak rentals and Kayak tours
Address: 1603 N Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL
Getting to North Ave Beach: If you are signed up for a tour or class, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the event. Plan ahead for traffic as this is a very busy beach, and parking is limited.
There is a pay lot with limited parking. Arrive early to secure a spot in the parking lot. We recommend riding your bike as an easy option to get to North Ave Beach.
What to Bring: Beach wear, for playing in the water, fluids and snacks to keep you going and reduce heat exhaustion, sunglasses/hat and sunblock to shade you and protect! A camera is great to bring when you are out on the water, so don’t forget your waterproof bag.
Storage: We have storage cubbies at each of our locations in case you want to leave something behind or don’t want it to get wet while out on the water. Anything you bring on the water has the potential to get wet.
