A hidden gem in the middle of bustling Chicago, Helen Doria Beach offers restrooms and a lifeguard first aid station. There is limited street parking available near the beach, and it is also accessible by public transit - the 96, 147 and 155 buses all stop close by.
The Chicago Park District manages and grooms beaches, including Helen Doria Beach, on a daily basis. Beaches are open 6am to 11pm daily, but swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty from 11am to 7pm each day.
While Helen Doria Beach is currently not monitored for water quality, the Chicago Park District Department of Cultural and Natural Resources does report water quality sample results from the very close by Hartigan Beach, which is within 200-250 yards along the same shoreline. On the Chicago Park District website, the status, swim advisories and swim bans for Helen Doria Beach are posted online based on Hartigan Beach sample results. You can find these and other details on their webpage, at https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/beaches.
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
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Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
- Special health or safety status in effect
- Special Status
A hidden gem in the middle of bustling Chicago, Helen Doria Beach offers restrooms and a lifeguard first aid station. There is limited street parking available near the beach, and it is also accessible by public transit - the 96, 147 and 155 buses all stop close by.
The Chicago Park District manages and grooms beaches, including Helen Doria Beach, on a daily basis. Beaches are open 6am to 11pm daily, but swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty from 11am to 7pm each day.
While Helen Doria Beach is currently not monitored for water quality, the Chicago Park District Department of Cultural and Natural Resources does report water quality sample results from the very close by Hartigan Beach, which is within 200-250 yards along the same shoreline. On the Chicago Park District website, the status, swim advisories and swim bans for Helen Doria Beach are posted online based on Hartigan Beach sample results. You can find these and other details on their webpage, at https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/beaches.
