A swimming ban was issued for all Chicago
lakefront beaches on Saturday — the first time this year under newly relaxed standards — when levels of bacteria in the water reached unsafe levels, the Chicago Park District said.
Papaioannou, a six - year veteran of the Chicago Park District Life Guard Service, is one of about 400 guards who went on duty over the weekend at Chicago's 31
lakefront beaches and five outdoor pools.
Unique cabins provide a home base for guests to take advantage of Camp Wandawega's
lakefront beach, hiking trails, shuffleboard courts and archery.
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The
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Saving the
beaches helped protect the shoreline, said Patrick Reardon, a historian of Chicago and former Tribune urban affairs writer who wrote a report for Friends of the Parks in 2009 on the four miles of
lakefront that were still privately owned.
«Closing the
beach (based on high bacteria counts) was always frustrating,» said Cathy Breitenbach, director of
lakefront operations for the Park District.
That «investment» intends to convert the
lakefront airfield into a haven of wetlands, prairies, playgrounds and botanic gardens with an expanded 12th Street
Beach and a ferry, just to name a few attractions.
As the Wilmette Park District works on its master plan for the
lakefront, ideas include increasing the size of the popular Lakeview Center and building a new structure to replace the aging
beach house at Gillson Park.
«What's really neat about the
lakefront is that it's a really lovely
beach, clean, great staff and a great safety record,» she said.
The Chicago Park District has a big surprise for those who like to stroll, jog or ride their bikes along the mile of
lakefront from Fullerton Parkway to the North Avenue
Beach: Starting Monday you wo n`t be able to do it.
Lake Forest has the Thor Guard system in all city parks, including the
lakefront and
beach, 13 locations total, said Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Issel, also the city's manager.
Officials of the Wilmette Park District recently said they are considering asking voters to pass a $ 14 million referendum measure in November to pay for the village's
lakefront master plan, encompassing an array of projects including new
beach houses at both Gillson and Langdon parks.
Three events have been scheduled by the Wilmette Park District to gather community input in the development of a «
lakefront master plan» for Gillson and Langdon Parks and the park's
beaches, said the district's executive director, Steve Wilson.
The Park District already has a dozen
lakefront liquor licenses, including at restaurants at Oak Street
Beach, the Lincoln Park Zoo and the south end of Grant Park.
A $ 48,393 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will help support environmental education at Highland Park's new
lakefront Interpretive Center at Rosewood
Beach.
«We intend to go over these sheets with the Zion Park District,» said Harrison, who added that Zion's
lakefront Hosah Park and
beach are near the sand dump zone.
Harold Douse, 48, dropped his cigarette butt in the grass as he headed to the
beach along the
lakefront near Lawrence Avenue.
The Chicago Park District offers numerous
beaches and parks along the
Lakefront that are perfect for hosting private and special events.
Signs posted at the
beach at the south end of Gillson Park prohibit swimming, but people are often seen venturing into the water, members of the Wilmette
Lakefront Commission noted during a recent meeting.
The Plan addresses all
lakefront parks,
beaches and ravine eco-systems:
The first major project guided by the 2007
Lakefront Master Plan, the implementation of the Rosewood
Beach Improvement Plan, was completed in 2015.
The new award - winning Rosewood
Beach hosts a range of active and passive amenities geared towards
lakefront recreation, environmental stewardship, and environmental education.
Rogers Park has many public
beaches, among the most of Chicago's
lakefront areas.
The area offers
beaches,
lakefront dining and clubs, marinas, camping, and a nearby Seneca Nation Gaming and Entertainment Facility.
The Chautauqua County Health Department has taken a firmer stance with another popular
lakefront bar, Sunset Bay
Beach Club in Irving.
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