12th Street Beach at Northerly Island Park, Chicago, IL

12th Street Beach at Northerly Island Park offers direct access to Lake Michigan with a sandy shoreline and open water views from multiple vantage points. The park’s 91 acres include paved walking and cycling paths that connect to the larger Chicago Lakefront Trail system, allowing residents to reach downtown or South Loop districts without crossing major roadways. A small harbor provides slips for non-motorized watercraft, and the park’s open lawns accommodate seasonal events and informal recreation. Restrooms, drinking fountains, and seasonal lifeguard service are available on-site. The beach lies within a 10-minute drive of the Museum Campus, Soldier Field, and the McCormick Place convention complex, and the 130th Street Metra station is roughly two miles south, giving commuters rail access to the Loop in under 15 minutes. These features combine lakefront recreation with practical connections to employment centers and cultural institutions.

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State Illinois

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