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Leone Beach Park
1222 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60626, United States
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Ma
Review №1

This is a sweet little beach! We go early (ish), usually around 8:00am, and it is never crowded. The water is very clear right now. My friend and I just discovered Leone Beach a couple of weeks ago and will probably always go here instead of bigger, more well known Chicago beaches.

L
Review №2

Great little beach. We were there from Noon to 3:30. It was perfect. Easy for the kids, ours ate ages 3,6, and 10. The water is shallow and there is a lifeguard on the water in a boat. Close parking and FREE BEACH, as all are In the city of Chicago. Not like Evanston, or North.

Re
Review №3

Nice area but dampened by lifeguards not allowing you to go near the water.

Li
Review №4

Went out to enjoy a new car I purchased and cruised right into this beach. Had a very good time just chilling on the bed of my truck listening to the waves of the Lake. Very peaceful night!

su
Review №5

Awesome beach...no entry fees... Parking easily available... Bike rental stations... Serene ambiance... Walking/running/cycling tracks, kids play ground...

Al
Review №6

A beautiful place to watch the sun rise.I enjoy taking my pup out here in early morning.People will be out hooping, running, or just enjoying the weather. There is a paid parking lot, but plenty of street parking.

Or
Review №7

Used to live right on the beach, lovely..

Eu
Review №8

Wonderful place to visit.

F
Review №9

Great place. Nice beach

Di
Review №10

My favorite north side beach

Ju
Review №11

I caught the sunrise at 523 a.m., what a beautiful peaceful feeling

Je
Review №12

Great place to catch the sunrise.

Jo
Review №13

This is a tiny little beach just north of Loyola Beach. There are a few lifeguard stands and the lifeguard building here. This is a launch point for small row boats too. Its near a couple playgrounds, including the one at Loyola Park and Leone Park. Fun place to bring small kids as long as you keep a close eye on them near the water.

Ma
Review №14

Nice place for family with kids. Great beach with affordable parking.Very nice playground.

Mi
Review №15

This place was awesome. The water was do clear and there wasnt too many people.

Sh
Review №16

So quiet and peaceful.

Ja
Review №17

Very nice and tranquil

he
Review №18

One word....Discusting....it smelled like rotting condiments, garbage all over the parking lot, grass and sidewalk.The people walking their dogs were very friendly and people were cordial when pulled in and out of the parking spot.If you can overlook the filth and ignore the smell its one of the nicest beaches in the area

Su
Review №19

Favorite lake spot, safe with available parking. Pleasant atmosphere!

Ar
Review №20

Solitude at times needed and received also good for pet walking

Co
Review №21

Xcellent views

Zu
Review №22

Cute beach like place, hard to pay if the number of the parking lot is not accepted by the pay to park app and you dont carry cash.

Ja
Review №23

Great small park for children and their guardians to enjoy family fun. It is near the beach public transportion and gas stations. The park is clean organized well and has a police presence. Great views and very easy to see.The play ground equipment is large and exciting plenty of room for several children. There is a nice shaded area that has seating available. The drinking fountains work and provide cold drinking water. I is a relatively quiet space perfect for reading listening to music or just meditating. Attend!!!!

Lu
Review №24

Beautiful beach. Guards are gone after 7 PM and easy accessible parking.

Jo
Review №25

Very little parking available, and the beach is very rocky.

Sr
Review №26

Lovely place to walk around, frolic in the beach, and play with kids. Place to click pics.

Je
Review №27

Leone Beach was great, especially on a warm August evening. I couldnt keep myself from trying out the water temp, most in Chicago hopefully know the water doesnt get warm enough til at least August and ceases being warm in early October, when temps cool down. I walked along the beach in the water and it was great.

Be
Review №28

Beautiful Relious things ...GOD is good all the time.

Nu
Review №29

Great Brunch!

Er
Review №30

This place was a block away from our hotel. This is a great place to go, not to crowded and the staff that works there as lifeguards are nice. The park is clean and the neighborhood and people that were there made it feel safe. Gas station and Subway right across the street would make it a perfect stop for picnic on the beach

Tu
Review №31

Relatively isolated beach.

Qi
Review №32

Quiet and clean. Perfect for sun bathing

Re
Review №33

Great family beach, space is not crowded. Benches are overgrown by the bushes/grass.

sa
Review №34

Nothing gets better than taking the kids to the beach with two parks right there. They also have clean bathrooms and a little food hut

Qu
Review №35

Great park beside the lake. there is a beautiful like of huge rocks from where you can sit and see the lake. It is very peaceful.

L
Review №36

Today it was like a resort beach in your own back yard. Bright sun, clear blue water and great snorkeling around the piers. Lots of friendly families still there after 7pm.Ran south from Leone Beach, up past the dunes restoration area to the Farwell pier. Its about a half mile. Then, swam straight back a relaxing pace. The water was warm and clear.

Jo
Review №37

I grew up using the park. And its still pretty good.

Ch
Review №38

Theres an okay beach. But on nice weekends very limited parking

An
Review №39

Nice area. Nice beach and grassy areas

Me
Review №40

We decided we will visit all the Chicago beaches this summer. Leone Beach is the first and it is a decent area. Lots of families, some with dogs. Passersby walking and playing with their dogs in the water. This beach is very clean, but there are a lot of rocks in the sand. There is a small foodshack called Crepes on the Beach, clean bathrooms and working showers. Overall we had a good experience and would visit again.

Na
Review №41

It is a very nice place to relax and enjoy the day. Only cons: theres no bathrooms at all and all the water fountains are broken. Still it is a nice place to spend a few hours relaxing, theres always a few musicians playing relaxing music on their guitars, which is super awesome!

Ke
Review №42

Its raining today but it is a fun area

An
Review №43

Great beach, crowded during the afternoon, a stand to get beverages and many ice-cream carts throughout the beach. Fun, recommend if you are to eat lunch, bring your own food ahead of time.

Cy
Review №44

Fun during the summer not so crowded

Na
Review №45

This is where the sand beach endsAnd the rocks begin

Ke
Review №46

My favorite beach in the city. Dont tell your friends - this quiet beach is always sparsely populated, leaving plenty of room for my picnic blanket even on super hot summer days.

Ma
Review №47

Nice quiet beach area to sit and read.

Av
Review №48

Decent beach with barbecue spots around the beach

MO
Review №49

Nice... relaxing place !

Jo
Review №50

Clean and well kept beach! It is swept every morning in the summer by large tractors with brushes to get rid of large debris (typically around 7-9am). The beach officially opens with Lifeguard staffed from 11am-7pm. Before and after then it is Swim at your own risk. Has a great view of the sky line.The beaches are staffed all the way north to Juneway Beach and as far south as Hartigan Beach.

Le
Review №51

Took my 3 girls here they loved it. They have swings!! And the beach is a hop skip and jump away. Great family fun

Ma
Review №52

Place is great just the parking meter doesnt help for people of different incomes to go and enjoy this public beach!

Mo
Review №53

Great place to bring sand to.

DA
Review №54

Try to get there early if you have a pooch, you basically own the beach then..

K
Review №55

Still the same after all these years.

Jo
Review №56

This is a nice park to walk around for a couple hours. You get a nice view of the lake and the Chicago skyline here. I see myself coming back here in the future at some point.

Ka
Review №57

Local family-oriented beach. Peaceful.

Su
Review №58

A good relaxation place for any age people. It is crowd and water noise was pleasent to hear

As
Review №59

Has some things to do next to the beach hit the beach itself is very shallow and that goes the same for the water. The life guard boats float about 25 feet off the shore and wont let you go any further than that even tho the water is not up to your waist.

Ch
Review №60

I love this beach

Al
Review №61

Verry good

Ga
Review №62

Love the playground here. The parking is free and beach is beautiful.

Ke
Review №63

One block access to water. Beautiful beach.

Ri
Review №64

A quiet little spot by Loyola Beach, get some sun light, catch some waves, or just relax by the water side. Nice and cozy spot for some R&R.

Sh
Review №65

Very nice view

Mo
Review №66

Very nice view especially when sunrising. People walking their dogs on the beach and let them play very nice...

Me
Review №67

Stand up paddle board rental!! Super fun and great value! Wear life jackets, the big lake is no joke.

Ar
Review №68

Awesome

Li
Review №69

Beautiful beach.

Om
Review №70

Grew up here, theyre keeping it clean these days, lifeguards on duty, warm sand

Ja
Review №71

Parking aint cheap and machine doesnt print parking ticket sometimes. Trash almost everywhere. Other than that, its fine.

Ta
Review №72

This is a great beach to hang out, sunbathe, swim, or to have a whole family get together. There are baseball fields/ soccer fields and some picnic tables, and a decent parking area.

Ka
Review №73

Its right across the street from my sisters apartment,its a nice lil beach.

ve
Review №74

Been going since I could remember. ..(Wen yu knw wat ur doing in that city) This place could never let 1 down. !!

Sa
Review №75

Beautiful beach with great playground and nearby rec center with bathrooma

Et
Review №76

This place isnt crowded its got a nice playground and beach and its got crepes on the beach it really is a good place to go to

Ja
Review №77

Nice private beach in Chicago. Clean sand and playground.

Li
Review №78

Beautiful on a cold day

Si
Review №79

Far less crowded than other beaches, really nice space, pretty

Ha
Review №80

Beautiful place for kids

Ta
Review №81

Its clean and has park and food near by

Ma
Review №82

Great space. Very low key.

A'
Review №83

Very nice, not crowded and relaxing.

Re
Review №84

I like the area because its not so crowded.

Is
Review №85

This is my go to place in the summer specially late in the evening for a picnic.

Ad
Review №86

Good beach, not too crowded. A bit rocky.

Jo
Review №87

My private get away from the normal day to day grind.

Bl
Review №88

Beautiful Creatures

de
Review №89

Nice and quiet

ta
Review №90

Its okay, went on 4th of July, was very ghetto but the police had everything under control, God bless cpd.

Ca
Review №91

The beach is washing away

Ch
Review №92

My favorite place!!!

Jo
Review №93

Could not go swimming, because the waves were too high :( Dont go during high tide!

Ro
Review №94

Great park clean and not to crowded

mi
Review №95

Nice

Ky
Review №96

Love this beach

Mi
Review №97

Love this beach park

lu
Review №98

She loves it

Ed
Review №99

Beautiful

Ki
Review №100

Great park for younger kids!

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  • Address:1222 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60626, United States
  • Site:https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/leone-beach-park
  • Phone:+1 773-262-8605
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Public beach
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:6am–11pm
  • Tuesday:6am–11pm
  • Wednesday:6am–11pm
  • Thursday:6am–11pm
  • Friday:6am–11pm
  • Saturday:6am–11pm
  • Sunday:6am–11pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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