{"id":9576,"date":"2016-09-21T16:23:13","date_gmt":"2016-09-21T21:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/um-chicago-stage.ytsys.net\/?page_id=9576"},"modified":"2019-06-18T22:38:19","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T03:38:19","slug":"north-ave-beach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/north-ave-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"North Ave Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1470069533662{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; icons_position=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI1NjAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjIzMTUlMjIlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbSUyRmVtYmVkJTJGSmJITGp6Q0xFQ28lMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Info&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1560915446701{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #0094c3 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Avenue Beach extended from an old landfill\u2019s narrow paved beach on the edge of Lake Shore Drive to a million dollar project stretching across Fullerton and North Avenue in the 1930s. The project was funded through Frank Delano Roosevelt\u2019s New Deal and the Works Project Administration. North Avenue Beach\u2019s iconic ship-like beach house was designed by Chicago Park District architect Emanuel V. Buchsbaum. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Why visit&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1560915430739{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #0094c3 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beautiful, sunny days \u2013 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">let alone the summer season<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 is a luxury in Chicago. So what better way to celebrate good weather than at one of Chicago\u2019s most popular beaches? <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Avenue Beach is known for their beautiful skyline and lakefront views, youthful atmosphere, and beach festivities. You can visit for a hot summer event like the Chicago Air and Water Show, or even during blustery winters for the annual Polar Plunge. Whether you\u2019re looking to throwdown in a volleyball match or enjoy a rooftop lunch on a \u201cship\u201d, you\u2019re sure to always have a good time at this Chicago hotspot. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Features&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1560915413395{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #0094c3 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beach House: Pronto Pups Concessions, Castaways Bar &amp; Grill, Shops, and Restrooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forever Yogurt <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadeye Dogs <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bouchers Brothers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windy City Watersports<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago SUP <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kayak Chicago <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun and Moon Beach Yoga<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lakefront Trail<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50+ Volleyball Courts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Mini Fitness Center<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open-Air Sports Facility<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roller Hockey Rink<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rentals: Chairs, Bikes and Volleyballs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Wifi<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;FAQ&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1560915397116{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #0094c3 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>How do I get to North Avenue Beach?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking public transportation is recommended.\u00a0<\/span>CTA Bus Routes:\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/riding_cta\/busroute.aspx?RouteId=181\">22 Clark<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/riding_cta\/busroute.aspx?RouteId=191\">36 Broadway<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/riding_cta\/busroute.aspx?RouteId=234\">72 North<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/riding_cta\/busroute.aspx?RouteId=235\">73 Armitage<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/riding_cta\/busroute.aspx?RouteId=289\">151 Sheridan<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/riding_cta\/busroute.aspx?RouteId=292\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">156 LaSalle<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-site parking is available for a fee, but is very limited. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>I need cash. Where do I go?<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATMs are located at the beach house. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>What kind of assistance is provided?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Avenue Beach offers an accessible beach walk and restrooms to guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Anything I shouldn\u2019t do?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking, alcohol, and pets are prohibited. 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