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Foster Beach
Beach and Park
Edgewater Beach, Chicago
"very chill beach with a diverse crowd."(2 Tips)
"available for a picnic and parking"(2 Tips)
"Convenient parking, good for families"(2 Tips)
"The walkway along the beach is a great place for sunrise or sunset."(2 Tips)
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Beatie BaraJuly 18, 2013I went last Saturday and Sunday with my family. It was beautiful beach and water seem more cleaner than Montrose Beach that i went last summer. It seem more calmer for me
This is the quick and easy beach for high schoolers in the city. However there are options for much less crowded and much more cleaner beaches in this area such as Montrose and Loyola beach.
Tim BrumbaughAugust 10, 2013Baby friendly. Take the path between the bathrooms and leave your stroller at the end of the boardwalk. Umbrella and chair rentals available for $15 and $10 all day.
Love watching the waves and ice crash over the snow-covered beach in the winter
Upvoted Mar 16
- Mr. IbeabuchiApril 2Great outdoor fun for the family, plenty of spaces available for a picnic and parking is available.
- very chill beach with a diverse crowd. family friendly and great for spending an afternoon with a good book.
Shannon JeropkeNovember 3, 2021It’s a bit further north so less crowded than the beaches closer to downtown.
Difficult to watch the beach erode particularly during a time when due to Covid we are not allowed to walk in the sand. Very sad.
Upvoted Feb 27
venessa tarbellNovember 17, 2011The most family-friendly beach. Lots of (paid) parking. Be sure to admire the amazing mosaic mural on Foster Avenue below Lake Shore Drive.
Michelle FranciscoJune 15, 2012best time to go is in the morning, 10:30ish on weekdays. quiet, chill, plenty of parking and no kids parties.- The walkway along the beach is a great place for sunrise or sunset.
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"I use to come to this Beach Years ago-They've upgraded it & added a Patio bar & serves Mexican food! Plus Gree Wifi @All beaches which is a welcomed plus!:)"
Cecelia O - 9.0
"Great place to relax, walk, run or just read a book in downtown Chicago"
Mohammad Abusharif - 9.0
"Great beach, very big. Love yoga on the beach"
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- 8.4
"I love how they have a juice bar and a café at the front of the store. (Do try the super kale On top of that, they have a wide selection of goods and varities. The staff is wonderful as well :D"
Sade Smith - 8.6
"Fun, clean and friendly! Always a good time!"
Caitlin Salzberg - 8.0
"So much better than Montrose. Montrose gets crowded & owners don't pay attention to their unruly dogs. Foster dog beach great place to bring the pup & the kiddos."
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