Chicago Park District Pools
The Chicago Park District manages 50 outdoor pools, 27 indoor pools and works with Chicago Public Schools to operate school pools for community use in areas without a park pool.
Chicago Park District Beaches
Swim conditions are updated each day around 11 am based on weather and surf conditions, and around 1:30 pm based on water quality conditions. Flags may be updated throughout the day as needed. Warning: Only swim at beaches, when lifeguards are on duty from 11 am to 7 pm daily. Swimming anywhere else along the lakefront is strictly prohibited and dangerous.
Evanston Lakefront & Beaches
During certain conditions, swimming is prohibited at one or more of Evanston’s beaches, but admittance to the beach (sandy area) is still allowed. At other times, both the water and the beach areas are closed for your safety.