Location:
1040 W. Columbia Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
Located Within:
Doria (Helen) Beach Park
Rules
- Swim only when lifeguards are on duty.
- Follow lifeguards’ instructions.
- Only Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) are permitted. Person-children wearing PFDs should have adult present.
- No smoking.
- No alcohol.
- No dogs on the beach.
- Do not feed birds or wildlife.
- Dispose of trash and recycling in appropriate containers.
- Grill in designated areas only and dispose of coals in red barrels.
- Keep accessible beach walks clear. No bicycling, skateboarding or rollerblading is permitted in these areas.
- There is no paddle or board sport access to the Lake Michigan Water Trail at Helen Doria Beach.
- No surfing or kiteboarding. Kiteboarding is ONLY permitted at Montrose Beach.
Hours
Facility Hours
Hours Notes
The beach is open from 6 am to 11 pm, but swimming is only permitted during the beach season when lifeguards are on duty from 11 am to 7 pm, in designated swim areas. The beach season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day, through Labor Day.
Description
In 2016, the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Board of Commissioners renamed Columbia Beach Park in honor of Helen Doria.
Swimming Distance: parallel to shore at boat line.
For questions regarding Chicago beaches, email beaches3@chicagoparkdistrict.com.
Parking/Directions
| Parking Limited street parking Public Transit The following public bus & train routes serve this beach: CTA Bus Routes: CTA Red Line Station: |