beginner
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Montrose Beach

Montrose Beach in Chicago provides Lake Michigan freshwater swimming with sandy beach and urban lakefront setting. The beach suits recreational swimmers seeking accessible, monitored swimming conditions. Tip: water temperatures remain cold until mid-summer, and the lake can be rough on windy days, so check conditions before visiting.

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Montrose Beach

41.9660, -87.6362

Details

Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
beginner
Coordinates
41.9660, -87.6362

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