Jackson Park Beaches, Chicago
There are better beaches further north and further south, but if you're here and want to get a swim in, Jackson Park's two beaches are fine - 57th St Beach is less than a ten minute walk from the Museum of Science and Industry..
There are better beaches further north and further south, but if you're here and want to get a swim in, Jackson Park's two beaches are fine - 57th St Beach is less than a ten minute walk from the Museum of Science and Industry.
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About Jackson Park Beaches
Jackson Park Beaches and Nearby Sights on Map
Jackson Park
Named for President Andrew Jackson and the site of the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893
Jackson Park Golf Course
18 holes of golf and a driving range, all in the middle of Jackson Park
Osaka Garden
The Osaka Garden grew out of the Pavilion for the Japanese Government at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and was planned by Olmsted as well
Promontory Point Park
Promontory Point is a beautiful spot to take in the great skyline view, gaze off into the blue, watch summer fireworks, or take a (technically illegal, but everybody does it) swim in its submerged beach (north side of the point)
Museum of Science and Industry
No tour of Chicago's museums is complete without a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry in Jackson Park
South Shore Cultural Center
An enormous South Side landmark, which once served as the private golf clubhouse - closed to African-Americans
South Shore Country Club
Nine holes of golf maintained (somewhat) by the Chicago Park Administration
Doc Films
Those zoning laws are again to 'blame' for the total absence of any movie theaters in this section of Chicago
Midway Park
A large, long grassy park, intended for the World's Fair, with grandiose plans of arched bridges over a canal connecting the lagoons of Washington and Jackson Parks, but which today mostly serves to give visitors a good view of the University of Chicago
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
This giant Gothic church is named for the University founder, John D