Margaret Burroughs Beach

About Margaret Burroughs Beach

Margaret Burroughs Beach is a clean and family-friendly and small sandy beach in Chicago. It has good 3G+ coverage. It's around 0.71km in length with some areas you can find back in shade. It is never crowded here. Be aware that drinking alcohol is not allowed. This beach is also known as Margaret T. Burroughs Beach and Park.

Safety and Access

Margaret Burroughs Beach is one of the more challenging beaches to access. It is not wheelchair accessible and difficult for disabled visitors and small children. You can go to this beach by car, bus, boat, and walking or hiking - note that it's not that easy to get there. There are no lifeguards on duty at the beach, so keep that in mind, but if you’re looking for somewhere quiet to hang out or spend time, Margaret Burroughs Beach is a good place. Dogs allowed all year round. There is parking space nearby. Be careful with your belongings because it’s not a safe place. Pay attention if you go swimming because there are sharks, jellyfishes, and stingrays in the water.

Infrastructure

There are shades, food options, bicycles for rent, scooter for rent, bicycle path, playground, outside shower, skatepark, water activities, and trails. There are no umbrella for rent and chairs for rent, so bring your own if you need. But there are some shades to protect yourself from the sun.

Things to do on Margaret Burroughs Beach

If you are seeking food and refreshment, there are some options. The water here is suitable for surfing, swimming, diving, snorkeling, fishing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, kayaking, and standup paddleboarding. Walking, running, volleyball, beach tennis, doing yoga, beach wedding, watching the sunset, and stargazing can be enjoyed as well.