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Montrose Beach

4400 N Lake Shore Dr

Chicago, IL 60640

312-742-5121

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This popular Uptown neighborhood beach located in Lincoln Park offers patrons many amenities. South of the recreational beach, a natural area attracts many migratory birds during the fall and spring seasons. A serene dune area hosts a rare "panne" habitat a flat, wet and open sandy area for birds. Endangered plant life thrives at this location.

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The Dog Beach is open during all regular Chicago Park District hours, roughly from sun-up till 9 P.M. Morning hours are the most popular with dog beach users.

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