31st Street Beach

About

You will find 31st Street Beach in Chicago, IL, listed here as a beach.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.6 out of 5 across 2,513 Google reviews.

No opening hours are published for this listing, which usually points to dawn-to-dusk access — worth confirming before a long trip. And if it does not suit, 11 more beaches in Chicago are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other beaches in Chicago.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.6 stars held across 2,513 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
A genuine local landmark
2,513 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Easy to pair with a second stop
11 other beaches sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this beach posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Parking is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.
Hours are not published
Google lists no opening times for this one. Daylight hours are the safe assumption.
Popular enough to be busy
2,513 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
Strongly seasonal
Swimming season, lifeguard cover and concessions are all warm-weather only. Out of season this is a windy walk — which may be exactly what you are after, but go in knowing it.

Planning a visit

General guidance for beaches, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Sand, water, and however much shade you thought to bring with you.

A good fit for swimmers, sunbathers and families willing to haul a cooler.

When to go

Weekday mornings are the sweet spot. Check the tide and the lifeguard schedule before you swim.

What to bring

Towel and sunscreen
Cash or an app for parking
Water — concessions are seasonal

Amenities

Family Friendly

Featured in

#5 in Best Beaches in Chicago, IL

Common questions about 31st Street Beach

What is 31st Street Beach?

31st Street Beach is a beach in Chicago, IL.

What are the opening hours at 31st Street Beach?

No opening hours are published for 31st Street Beach. Public spaces like this are commonly open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the operator before travelling.

Is there parking at 31st Street Beach?

No parking is recorded for 31st Street Beach. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

Is 31st Street Beach good for kids?

Yes — 31st Street Beach is flagged as family-friendly.

How is 31st Street Beach rated?

31st Street Beach holds 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,513 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Chicago has 11 other beaches listed on AllParx, including Forty-Ninth Street Beach, Fullerton Beach and Oak Street Beach.