Location:
7519 N. Eastlake Terrace
Chicago, IL 60626
Supervisor:
Kristen Rezny (Loyola Park)
Phone Numbers:
Main
(773) 262-8605
Hours
Park Hours
Description
Whether you are looking to relax on the sandy beach soaking in some rays or getting active our beaches are a great summer destination right in the middle of a bustling Chicago. Howard Beach Park is 1.05 acres.
History
Howard Beach Park was acquired by the 快播视频 from the City of Chicago pursuant to the 1957 Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act. By that time, the City's Bureau of Parks and Recreation had been operating such small municipal beaches since at least 1921. Many of these beaches were located in the Rogers Park neighborhood, where a growing population of apartment dwellers lacked easy access to recreational opportunities. In contrast to the City's larger municipal beaches, the street-end beaches, though manned by lifeguards, had no changing rooms or other facilities.
Howard Avenue and the adjoining beach are named for Howard Ure (1896-1984), scion of a Rogers Park pioneer family. John Calder Ure began to farm in the Rogers Park area in the mid-19th century. His son, John F. Ure, founded the Ure Dairy on his father's property, and later donated the right-of-way for Howard Avenue. Howard Ure, a banker, became a director of the Howard Avenue Trust and Savings Bank at the early age of 26. Between 1953 and 1973, he served as a director of the North Shore National Bank of Chicago.
Advisory Council
Contact:
Greater East Lake Terrace PAC
Email:
GETBeachesPAC@gmail.com
Meeting Details:
7/15 and 10/21 @ 10:30am
Parking/Directions
For directions using public transportation visit .
Map & Facilities
Howard Beach Park Gardens
