57th Street Beach, Chicago, IL

57th Street Beach lies just east of Hyde Park and is reached by a short walk or bike ride from the surrounding residential streets. The lakefront path that runs along the sand connects directly to the 18-mile Lakefront Trail, giving residents a continuous route for running, cycling, or walking north to downtown or south toward Jackson Park and the Museum of Science and Industry. A guarded swimming area, volleyball courts, and picnic tables sit on a wide stretch of sand bordered by grassy dunes. The beach house provides changing rooms, restrooms, and seasonal food service. Because the shoreline curves slightly here, swimmers have an unobstructed westward view of the skyline, especially at sunset. Nearby, the Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow trails in Jackson Park add off-road walking options, while the 57th Street Metra station and several bus routes put the Loop and the northern lakefront within a half-hour transit ride. These features combine lake access, fitness routes, and cultural destinations within a compact, walkable distance from nearby homes.

Beach

Location

City Chicago

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $5,469

House –

Townhouse $585,000

Condo $313,390