About
You will find Tower Road Park/Beach in Chicago, IL, at 899 Sheridan Rd, listed here as a picnic area.
Visitors rate it highly — 4.6 out of 5 across 552 Google reviews.
It keeps the same hours every day — 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a free lot and a paid lot. And if it does not suit, 17 more picnic areas 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 picnic areas in Chicago.
What works
Consistently well reviewed
4.6 stars held across 552 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
Open every day
The same hours all week (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Free parking
A free lot — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.
Easy to pair with a second stop
17 other picnic areas sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
Worth knowing first
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM and no longer — an early start is out.
Planning a visit
General guidance for picnic areas, adjusted for what this listing records.
What to expect
Tables, grills and shade set aside for exactly one purpose: eating outside.
A good fit for groups, birthdays and anyone tired of eating indoors.
When to go
Unless sites are reservable, they go first-come on good-weather weekends. Arrive before noon. The gates are open 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
What to bring
- Charcoal and a lighter if you plan to grill
- Trash bags
- A cloth for the table
Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Amenities
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Common questions about Tower Road Park/Beach
What is Tower Road Park/Beach?
Tower Road Park/Beach is a picnic area in Chicago, IL, at 899 Sheridan Rd.
What are the opening hours at Tower Road Park/Beach?
Tower Road Park/Beach is open 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM every day of the week.
Is there parking at Tower Road Park/Beach?
Parking options here include a free lot and a paid lot.
Is Tower Road Park/Beach good for kids?
Yes — Tower Road Park/Beach is flagged as family-friendly.
How is Tower Road Park/Beach rated?
Tower Road Park/Beach holds 4.6 out of 5 stars from 552 Google reviews.
What else is nearby?
Chicago has 17 other picnic areas listed on AllParx, including Caldwell Woods Picnic Grove #1, Grove 10 and Bunker Hill Grove #1.
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