It's a short walk from the residential area, Uptown Chicago…read more The beach is not very big, but big enough to enjoy the views, relax on the sunny day on the sandy beach. Many people walk their dogs here, and I found very comfortable walking around with them. The area is well maintained, very clean! There is a restroom, change room, shower area on the side of the parking lot, not far from the beach. Parking is pretty much full in the season but off season there are plenty of spaces to find.

Life guards are out here like fascist. They freak out and tell you to come back in when your not…read moreeven waist deep. I get your tryna keep people safe but thats ridiculous. Theres toddlers out here that can drown in the shallows but your harassing me when my swim trucks are still above water?!

Before I thought this was just a part of North Avenue Beach. Fullerton Beach is apparently its own…read moreone according to maps. It actually doesn't seem like much of one because there's not even any sand. Apparently there used to be, but now this is just all concrete. There's pretty good views of the skyline and city though. Apparently erosion has ruined it, so that's why it's not much of a beach. It's been replaced by concrete. The good thing is you can go home without an ass full of sand. A bad thing is how hard the ground is. This is concrete after all, so it's not comfortable to lay on. Also the ground gets hot. Hard to believe anyone would rather come here to sunbathe than on a sandy beach not far away from this. A few good things are around here. The Theater On The Lake is a good play to watch a play. Go to a better beach. It's just to the north of one of the city's best and most popular. This also isn't that far from other stuff in Lincoln Park, and you can lie in grass there, and still be able to chill and sunbathe.

02/04/22 - it's been months since I've been out here by the lake. Just another day in paradise…read moreknown as Chicago w/our magnificent Lake Michigan. Today it's a relatively warm day in February. It's a balmy sunny 24 degrees. The left over snow from a few days ago is floating & freezing on the lake. It's cold but absolutely magnificent. This morning there was some moron walking on the lake near promontory point about 1/2 mile off of the shore. WGN TV was filming this moron walking on the lake. The Chicago Police were called to ask him to come in off of the lake. This is what I call a very dim light that's pretty low on the evolutionary scale.

Chill park located in River North along the Chicago River north branch. Erie Park is also known as…read moreWard Park according to others. It got its beginnings in 2000 and it became a park site. Has good views of the river including a riverwalk that goes along it. There's also a dog friendly area and playground. A good view of the river along with lots of benches. It's a great place for seeing the skyline. The playground is pretty modern and has equipment such as slides and swings among other things. A dog friendly area is on the north side of it. Many other large open areas though. Also there's lots of artwork. There's a sculpture by Sheila Klein called Commemorative Ground Ring at Erie and Kingsbury Streets. Good park no matter what you call it. It's got a few interesting pieces of art to check out. This is also known for the dog friendly area and there's alerts plenty of them running around here or in the park wherever.

Cute little park to take the kiddos at or yourself (if you want to feel like a kid again) has a…read morelittle cute water park attraction and a nice playground for the kids to play around! There is a nice view of the river so take a lot of pictures :)

If you find yourself in the Southwest side of Chicago, come visit McKinley Park. You can't even…read moretell you're in the city anymore because it's so calm and serene. Add to it all the lush greenery complete with a nearby lagoon and it's the ideal place for fun and relaxation. A friend of mine introduced me to this nice little oasis. It's the perfect stomping grounds for leisure and exercise. There are plenty of trails to partake in a walk, run, bike or rollerblade. This park is huge and there is plenty of space for outdoor picnic and sport. While walking with my friend, we came across folks taking part in tennis, soccer, basketball, baseball, football and fishing. There is something for everyone here and you can make an entire day out of it. They also have a large public outdoor pool with splash pad for the kids. Another plus is the plentiful street parking within the park's perimeter with a dedicated parking lot near the pool grounds. In the wintertime, I think they have an outdoor ice rink too. Check out McKinley park. It's a gem of a park in the city's southwest side.

we are only allowed 45 min to swim and the don't even give us the full 45 min . the kick is out…read morealmost 10 min before the time is up. I believe we should have the full 45 min then we wait 15 for them to open again for 45 min. as I asked why we getting out early they because people take long to get dressed. like that not my fault

Lake Michigan is a sight to see !!! So beautiful and majestic and calming again and again ! I love…read morecoming to the lake and just enjoying the scenery and views everytime I visit my daughter !!! Truly a blessing to see Gods nature and beauty !!

What a GREAT lake.....haha. After a few beers at neighborhood Chicago bars, we headed over to Lake…read moreMichigan for a long walk. It's beautiful! We were right off Lincoln Park, and there were lots of people out enjoying Lake Michigan. I'm not sure if the walkway we used along the lake was a part of Lincoln Park, but it was really nice. Perfectly paved for walking, running, or biking. The last time I was in this spot, it was cold and rainy. This early August evening was perfect! We walked around for about an hour and were ready for dinner. Will definitely visit Lake Michigan again.

Enter near the Trailside Museum, in the parking lot on the south side of Chicago Avenue, then…read morefollow the trail south. There is a large field across Chicago Avenue, around the parking lot north of Chicago Avenue, but that area of Thatcher Woods is much less interesting. Go south instead. Along the path going south, I saw deer, ducks, chipmunks, and loads of birds. Local children have been building structures on the woods, so it is fun to grab some branches and add to those creations. The deer cane up so close, within 10 feet at times. Wear shoes that can get muddy. It was a bit soggy today, but the trails are definitely still passable.

Haven't been here in a while but I love this first preserve! Been here for a few events. It's a…read morelittle of country within the city limits. Great little place to get you in touch w nature. Check it out when you need to get away but stay close.

Home of many marathons…read more Put on my most comfortable walking/running shoes. Adidas. Layered up and headed to the Harbor for my last marathon of the year, the Chi Town Turkey Trot. The day started off a bit breezy and cold, but if you are a runner, power walker then you know your body is going to warm up. You may even sweat. The course through the harbor was beautiful and the sun even came out. Crossed the finish line beating my Hot Chocolate time. Very happy about that. I knew we would be having donuts afterwards, didn't know it was going to be Do Right. I grabbed my favorite; chocolate cake and some hot apple cider. Delicious. Wanted a picture with the giant blow up turkey but that line said "not today". I gave away my beer ticket and headed back to parking. Great way to start off Thanksgiving.

This is a great place to stroll the marina and enjoy the sunrise. I have been here on early Sunday…read moremornings at least four different times over the years to work the annual Chicago Triathlon and the views never disappoint. There is a great waterfront trail and various food vendors so you don't even need to be a boat owner to have a nice time at the harbor.

It took over 15 years living in Chicago before I visited a beach. This one was the first!…read more Leone Beach Park is one of the northernmost beaches in the city. Leone Park Beach is named after an employee who managed folks along the entire north side, and lived above the beach house until his death. There's a swim ban in this park, though, due to the water quality. So that knocks out a big reason for going. Though you can go bake on the beach if you want. There's a good-sized parking lot here, and it's a pay lot. There's a playground and somewhat natural area surrounding it (at least it looks like it--I couldn't tell what may have been blooming there). I was surprised to see one of those Amazon lockers there, so apparently you could get your stuff shipped here. There's also basketball courts here, and lawn area, for non-beach-based recreation.

12/29/20 - Gorgeous beach front right off of Touhy Ave. W/a parking lot right there. My neighbor…read moreand I arrived just before sunrise. The sun was still below the horizon the sky was aglow in this beautiful reddish orange coloration of the sun rising. The sun was still below the horizon when we got there. We were able to capture many pictures of the reddish orange glow as the sun brought beautiful coloration to the sky. Slowly the sun came up over the horizon as the big orange ball came out of the lake (93 million miles away). It doesn't matter how many times I see it I never get tired of this magnificent ball of fire that gives live to every living thing on our planet. There were a number of people out and about on this chilly 23 degree winter morning all to see the sun come up again over Lake Michigan. Some just to spectate, some to walk or run, yet others out walking their dogs. I love Chicago. There was some small wave activity along the shoreline. The breakwaters were covered w/frozen ice w/seagulls sitting or standing on the concrete. The beach stretches to the south from their w/native grasses along the sidewalk. You can see the Chicago skyline that can be seen from many points along the shoreline each w/a slightly different vantage point, but always gorgeous.