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Beaches and Parks: Montrose Dog Beach
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  • By Etoile2B on May 15, 2004
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  • Montrose Dog Beach - Chicago
    Montrose Dog Beach
    by Etoile2B
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    If you've got a dog in the city or just want to go watch some local dogs frolic in the sand check out the new Montrose Dog Beach. The beach is large, clean and the first official dog beach in the city. Usually they have extra bags available if you find yourself short. The only drawback is that the fence doesn't extend all the way into the water or all the way up to the retaining wall. The gap is larger toward the water - so you need to keep an extra eye out for your dog around the fence. Although the beach is located on "Montrose Beach" the dog-friendly area is actually at Wilson and the Lake.

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    Beaches and Parks: Take advantage of the Forest Preserves
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  • By shekaago on November 10, 2003
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    Forest Glen
    by shekaago
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    Chicagoans take advantage of the Forest Preserves in and around the city. Autumn is an especially nice time to tromp through the woods. If you have some time to explore the outer "hoods" it would be well worth your time to visit these beautiful oasis!

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    Beaches and Parks: Lawrence Dog Park (Puptown)
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  • Updated By Etoile2B on February 16, 2005
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    The grazing greyhounds...
    by Etoile2B
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    Chicago's got many dog parks throughout the city, but in my opinion Lawrence Dog Park is the best. It's also the largest in the city. The fence is double gated and the park is fully enclosed so you can let your dog off leash worry free. The majority of the dog owners here are friendly and conscientious. A group of owners works together to keep the park clean and the grounds well tended. They also organize many fund-raising events throughout the year to bring the community together and keep the park beautiful. There’s plenty of space for pooches to run and play and lots of benches for the owners to rest on. It’s well lit at night and when the weather gets warm they run some sprinklers for the dogs to play in and keep cool. The park is located right off Lakeshore Drive at Lawrence and Marine in Margate Park.

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  • Other Contact: 4921 N. Marine Dr.

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    Beaches and Parks: Oak Street Beach--in the heart of the city!
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  • By tiganeasca on August 26, 2002
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  • Beaches and Parks - Chicago
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    It's literally minutes away from the Magnificent Mile and very well-known to Chicagoans, but many tourists never see Oak Street Beach (or see it only from Lake Shore Drive). Go on over. How often do you get to see a genuine beach in the heart of a major American city? Keep walking north on the right-hand side of Michigan Avenue, past Oak Street. Follow the sidewalk into the underpass and it will deliver you, safe and sound, to a wonderful--and very popular--beach that extends for miles both north and south all along the city's lakeshore. Come in the summer and sit on the benches to watch the people or bring your suit and go swimming. (There are lifeguards from May until September or so...and watch out for the bike path: between bikers, roller-bladers, and runners, collisions are a real possibility!) Come in the autumn or winter and just enjoy the remarkable views, not only of the lake but of the city's skyline.

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    Beaches and Parks: A day at the beach
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  • By goingsolo on June 7, 2005
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    Lake Michigan is Chicago's natural wonder and its pride and joy. The vast shoreline provides a nice beachfront area for enjoying the brief spring and summer season. There is an 11 mile or so trail adjacent to the lake which is perfect for jogging, biking or rollerblading. On a warm spring day in late May, it seemed as if the entire metropolitan population was enjoying the weather and the path. The sandy pseudo beach was practically empty except for pockets of sunbathers. From this vantage point, it appears as though the lakefront stretches on forever and it gives the appearance of a coastline.

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    Beaches and Parks: Forest Glen
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  • By shekaago on November 10, 2003
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    An Oasis of quiet on the far Northwest side of Chicago. A great place to visit any time of the year but Autumn is the most colorful!

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  • Other Contact: Off of Catalpa Ave. Far NW SIde

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    Beaches and Parks: Beach
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  • Updated By Martman on August 24, 2006
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    I only visited the beach on one day. It was CROWDED! There was also a volleyball competition that day. It was such a pleasure to see so many happy people! I took the pictures to show how many people. Click here to return to my VT CHICAGO HOMEPAGE.

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    Beaches and Parks: The Beach Sure our beach...
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  • By freshmaker on August 25, 2002
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  • The Beach Sure our beach season is really only two months long but nothing beats Lake Michigan in July or August in Chicago. Remember Lake Michigan is the size of the Adriatic Sea, this is no puddle. Fresh water (albeit a bit cold), loads of beaches, and great people watching make the lakefront a local treasure. Chicago's beaches won't make you forget Brazil, Morocco, or the South Pacific, but spend a day lakeside in August, with skyscrapers for a backdrop, and you will have no regrets..

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    Beaches and Parks: The beach in the Lincoln Park...
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  • By Burtty on August 25, 2002
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  • Beaches and Parks - Chicago
    by Burtty
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    The beach in the Lincoln Park is really a very good spot to visit. You can lie on the white sand beach and enjoy the sunshine there. You can also enjoy the cool water in the beautiful Michigan Lake. It is really amazing to see that there is such a beach in Chicago.

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    Beaches and Parks: Chicago parks
  • Updated By goingsolo on June 8, 2005
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    Chicago's public park system is another one of the city's treasures. There are over 500 parks in the Chicago parks district and many of these are located within the city and its subrubs. The downtown parks are perfectly situated to provide for fantastic photo opportunities of the landscaped grounds and the city's buildings in the background. Chicago's parks are well maintained and have great jogging trails and facilities. Lincoln Park is one of Chicago's largest parks and the place where you'll find the free zoo. Walking through the grounds of this park is a real treat. You'll come upon sculptures, ponds and beautiful views of the city. I took an early morning walk through Lincoln Park while the entire city was participating in Bike the Drive along Lakeshore Drive, or, at least, it seemed that way. It was such a peaceful contrast to the congestion along Michigan Avenue and the crowds at the museums. And the early morning sunshine, which later became covered with clouds as Chicago is wont to do, created perfect photo opportunities, such as this one. For more information on these and other parks, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com

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