Rainbow Beach Park
A beach, rare dune habitat, shoreline access, play, gardens, and recreation make Rainbow Beach a nature-and-water destination on the south lakefront.
Swimming and lifeguard coverage are seasonal; check the official beach page before entering the water.
- Best for
- Beach + dune habitat
- Water
- Lake Michigan beach
- Nature
- Dune natural area
- Beach access
- Shoreline path + beach chair
Location
3111 E 77th Street, Chicago, IL 60649
South Chicago · Directions
Rainbow Beach Park combines a Lake Michigan beach and comfort station with an ecologically important dune natural area, two playgrounds, community garden, courts, fields, and indoor recreation.
The beach page documents a shoreline access path and free beach wheelchair checkout, but swimming is seasonal and guarded only during posted hours. Those specific features do not imply whole-park accessibility.