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FEATURED LOCATIONS
NORTH REGION
SOUTH REGION
CENTRAL REGION
FEATURED LOCATIONS
LINCOLN PARK: FOSTER BEACH
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Lincoln Park Favorite!: Foster Beach is one of the most well-equipped beaches in the Chicago neighborhood of Lincoln Park. It offers amenities such as restrooms, WIFI, and a parking lot. It has a concession building with a cozy patio overlooking the beach. The concession stand building is situated just off the lakefront path. Guests can order snacks and treats to picnic on the beach or enjoy some shade under relaxed umbrella seating. Foster Beach is known for its sand volleyball pits and stunning city views. Throughout the season, the beach hosts community events such as the Full Moon Jam in August and September featuring fire dancing, drumming, and a community cleanup after the event. | |
31 st STREET BEACH   |
EXPANSIVE DECK FOR OUTDOOR DINING: NOften referred to as 31st Street Beach, Margaret T. Burroughs Beach offers visitors incredible views of the Chicago skyline from the south. It is just minutes from downtown Chicago, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Soldier Field, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Guaranteed Rate Field. This beautiful beach is one of the hottest spots on Lake Michigan and offers many fun activities including sunbathing, fishing, wildlife watching, boating, scuba diving, and biking. The beach house provides a restaurant with an expansive deck overlooking Lake Michigan and footsteps away from the sandy beach and the boating docks. The patio deck is designed to host significant events, from live music to dancing to private parties and other special events. The deck can comfortably accommodate beverage service and live entertainment. Additionally, there is a breezeway, built to seat over 40 guests, allowing for additional seating within the walkway between the concession and restrooms. This space is eligible for a liquor license. | |
GRANT PARK SOUTH END  |
GREAT FAMILY LOCATION – ALONG THE PATH OF SOLDIER FIELD AND THE MUSEUM CAMPUS: Grant Park is Chicago’s front yard with plenty of cultural pride and joy. The South Grant Park area is bound by Michigan, Roosevelt, Balbo and Lake Shore Drive. It is directly across the street from major colleges and many cultural institutions. Located along the southwest side of Grant Park, Agora is one of Chicago’s most recent and important sculptural installations that is a tourist destination. There is also a 3-acre skate park and adjacent performance space in the southwest corner of Grant Park that draws a younger, more diverse crowd. The park is heavily visited by South Loop Residents and college students looking for a relaxing space for young adult and family time. | |
WELLES PARK |
IN THE HEART OF LINCOLN SQUARE:Nestled in the heart of Lincoln Square at Lincoln and Montrose Avenues, Welles Park is a vibrant 15-acre space that caters to musicians, sports enthusiasts, and fitness lovers alike. This park has an active youth sports program and a busy fieldhouse (the Gideon Welles Park Field House) as a hub for community programs and events. For many years a concession was present on the north end of the park between the fieldhouse and the ball diamond providing food and drinks to avid park goers. The kiosk was recently removed and the Chicago Park District is seeking a new concession to fulfill the needs of the public and provide a sense of place through a unique menu. | |
ABBOTT PARK  |
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR PARK AND STREET SIDE SALES: Abbott Park is a 23-acre park featuring outdoor sports areas, a pool, a fieldhouse, a game room, classes, and camps. The northwest corner of Abbott Park, visible from 95th and State Street and the CTA bus and train station, has a cozy container already in place that can allow for tables, chairs, and umbrellas for alfresco dining. This location presents a unique opportunity to expand food choices in the area. There is plenty of opportunity for street-side business, from drive-by traffic and foot traffic consisting of CTA riders and the neighborhood’s Harlem High School, which could be utilized as a source for hiring community youth. A portion of the Cultural Center building may be available for storage and refrigeration. Existing kitchen equipment and appliances may also be available for use. Free parking for park guests and additional street parking nearby are available. | |
GRANT PARK SPIRIT OF MUSIC GARDEN |
FOOD TRUCK OPPORTUNITY – CORNER OF BALBO & MICHIGAN AVENUE: Summer Dance in Grant Park is a social dance party that brings a mix of people together. The Park is converted into a stage and dance floor that hosts occasional summer music and festivals. Highly visible space for those walking along Michigan Avenue. This is a great place for a food truck to set up a few tables and chairs and create your own dining space along one of Chicago’s most famous streets and parks. | |
NORTH REGION
| Park | Address | Current Structure | Previous Use | Restrooms |
| DUNHAM PARK | 4638 N Melvina Ave | Cart/Kiosk | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| HORNER PARK BALL FIELDS | 2741 W Montrose Ave | Trailer – Vendor Owned | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| HORNER PARK PLAYGROUND | 2741 W Montrose Ave | Trailer – Vendor Owned | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| KELVYN PARK | 4438 w Wrightwood Ave | Cart | Food & Beverage | No |
| LEONE BEACH | 1222 W. Touhy Ave | Permanent | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| LINCOLN PARK FOSTER BEACH | 5200 N Lake Shore Dr. | Cart | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| LINCOLN PARK FOSTER BEACH HOUSE | 5200 N Lake Shore Dr. | CPD Beach House/ Comfort Station | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| LINCOLN PARK OUTER MONTROSE HARBOR | 601 W Montrose Ave | Cart/Tent | Food & Beverage | No |
| LINCOLN PARK: DIVERSEY HARBOR LAGOON | 2601 N Cannon Dr | Container | Service: Recreation | No |
| LINCOLN PARK: MONTROSE & SIMONDS DR. | Montrose Harbor Dr & Simonds Dr | Trailer – Vendor Owned | Food & Beverage | No |
| LINCOLN PARK: MONTROSE BEACH | 4400 N Lake Shore Dr. | Cart/Trailer | Retail, News & Gifts | Yes |
| LINCOLN PARK: MONTROSE BEACH | 4400 N Lake Shore Dr | Kiosk – Vendor Owned | Service: Jet Ski | No |
| LINCOLN PARK: MONTROSE SOCCER FIELDS | Wilson & Lake Shore Dr | Tent | Food & Beverage | No |
| LINCOLN PARK: NORTH AVENUE BEACH | 1603 N Lake Shore Dr | Tent | Service: Chairs & Umbrellas | No |
| LINCOLN PARK: NORTH AVENUE BEACH CHESS PAVILION | 1603 N Lake Shore Drive | Cart/Kiosk | Food & Beverage | No |
| LINCOLN PARK: NORTH AVENUE BEACH PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE WEST | 1603 N Lake Shore Drive | Trailer | Food & Beverage | No |
| LINCOLN PARK: NORTHEAST CORNER FULLERTON/CANNON | Fullerton & Cannon Drive | Tent/Cart | Food & Beverage | No |
| NORWOOD PARK | 5801 N Natoma Avenue | Cart/Trailer | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| OAK STREET BEACH | 1000 N and Lake Michigan | Tent | Message/Health & Wellness | Yes |
| OAK STREET BEACH | 1000 N and Lake Michigan | Tent | Retail Services | Yes |
| OAK STREET BEACH | 1000 N and Lake Michigan | Tent | Service: Chairs & Umbrellas | Yes |
| ORIOLE PARK | 5430 N. Olcott | Cart/Trailer | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| OZ PARK | 2021 N Burling St | Cart/Trailer | Retail, News & Gifts | Yes |
| OZ PARK | 2021 N Burling St | Cart/Trailer | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| PORTAGE PARK | 4100 N Long Ave | Cart/Kiosk | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| REVERE PARK | 2509 W. Irving Park Road | Cart/Kiosk | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| RICHARD CLARK PARK | 3400 N Rockwell St | Kiosk | Service: Water Recreation | Yes |
| RIVER PARK | 5100 N. Francisco Ave | Kiosk | Service: Water Recreation | Yes |
| RIVER PARK | 5100 N Francisco Ave | Cart/Kiosk | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| ROGERS PARK | 7345 N. Washtenaw Ave. | Cart/Kiosk | Food & Beverage | No |
| SHABBONA PARK | 6935 W Addison St | Food Truck | Food & Beverage | No |
| WALSH PARK | 1722 N. Ashland Ave. | Cart/Kiosk | Food & Beverage | No |
| WELLES PARK | 2333 W Sunnyside Ave | Kiosk | Food & Beverage | Yes |
SOUTH REGION
| Park | Address | Current Structure | Previous Use | Restrooms |
| 57th STREET BEACH | 5700 S Lake Shore Dr | Tent | Service: Chairs & Umbrellas | Yes |
| ABBOT (ROBERT) PARK | 49 E. 95th Street | Container | CPD Owned | No |
| BEVERLY PARK | 2460 W 102nd St | Cart/Kiosk | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| CALUMET PARK CIRCLE DRIVE | 9801 S Ave G | Food Trailer | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| CALUMET PARK SOCCER FIELD | 9801 S Ave G | Food Trailer | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| CALUMET PARK/BEACH | 9801 S Ave G | Cart/Kiosk | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| CALUMET PARK/BEACH | 9801 S Ave G | Cart/Kiosk | Retail Concession | Yes |
| ECKERSALL (WALTER HERBERT) PARK | 2430 E 82nd St | No | ||
| EUCLID PARK | 9800 S Parnell Ave | No | ||
| FLYING SQUIRREL PARK | 6600 S Woodlawn Ave | Container | Food & Beverage | No |
| HALE (NATHAN) PARK | 6258 W 62nd St | Building (Indoor year-round) | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| JACKIE ROBINSON PARK | 10540 S. Morgan | Cart/Trailer | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| JACKSON PARK: PARKING LOT NEXT TO BASKETBALL COURTS | 6401 S Stony Island Ave | Cart/Trailer | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| JACKSON PARK: PROMONTORY POINT UNDERPASS | 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr. | Tent/Cart | Food & Beverage | No |
| KENNEDY PARK | 20740 S Western Ave | Cart/Kiosk | Food & Beverage | No |
| MANDRAKE PARK | 3858 S Cottage Grove | Cart/ Food Trailer | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| MAQUETTE PARK | 6734 S Kedzie Ave | Food Trailer | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| MARQUETTE PARK: PLAYGROUND | 6734 S Kedzie Ave | Cart | Food & Beverage | No |
| MARQUETTE PARK: SOCCER FIELD | 6734 S Kedzie Ave | Cart/Tent | Food & Beverage | No |
| MT. GREENWOOD PARK | 3721 W. 111th St. | Truck/Trailer | Food & Beverage | No |
| PALMISANO (HENRY) PARK | 2700 S. Halsted St. | No | ||
| SENKA PARK | 5656 S St Louis Ave | Pop -Tent | Food & Beverage | No |
| SHERIDAN (PHILIP HENRY) PARK | 910 S. Aberdeen St. | Yes | ||
| STEELWORKERS PARK | 87th at S. Lake Shore Dr. | Adventure Activities | No | |
| TULEY (MURRAY) PARK | 501 E. 90th Place | Food & Beverage | Yes | |
| WASHINGTON PARK | 5531 S Martin Luther King Dr | Cart/Kiosk | Food & Beverage | No |
| WESTLAWN PARK | 4233 W 65th Street | Cart/Kiosk | Food & Beverage | Yes |
CENTRAL REGION
| Park | Address | Current Structure | Previous Use | Restrooms |
| 31st BEACH | 3100 S. Lake Shore Drive | Permanent | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| ARCHER PARK | 4901 S. Kilbourn Ave. | Cart | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| ARMOUR SQUARE PARK | 3309 S. Shields Ave. | Food Trailer | Food & Beverage | No |
| AUSTIN TOWN HALL | 5610 W Lake Street | Cart/Tent | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| BRIGHTON PARK COMMUNITY CAMPUS | 4830 S. Western Ave | Truck/Trailer | Food & Beverage | No |
| COLUMBUS (CHRISTOPHER) PARK | 500 S Central Ave | Food & Beverage | No | |
| COLUMBUS (CHRISTOPHER) PARK | 500 S Central Ave | Paddle Boat Rental | No | |
| DOUGLASS PARK | 1401 S. Sacramento | Cart/Kiosk | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| ECKHART PARK | 1330 W. Chicago Ave | Food Trailer | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| FOSCO PARK | 1312 S. Racine Ave | Cart Inside CPD Fieldhouse | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| GARFIELD PARK | 100 N. Central Park | Cart/Trailer | Food & Beverage, Retail | Yes |
| GRANT PARK: MONROE & COLUMBUS | 800-900 Columbus Dr. | Cart | Food & Beverage | No |
| GRANT PARK: MONROE & COLUMBUS | 800-900 Columbus Dr. | Cart | Retail Services | No |
| GRANT PARK: MONROE HARBOR | 1230 W. Greenleaf Avenue | Permanent | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| GRANT PARK: QUEEN’S LANDING | 500 S. Lake Shore Dr. | Cart | Retail Concession | No |
| GRANT PARK: ROOSEVELT & MICHIGAN AVE | Roosevelt & Michigan Ave | Cart | Food & Beverage | No |
| GREENBAUM PARK | 4300 W. Wabansi Ave | Cart | Food & Beverage, | No |
| HUMBOLDT PARK | 1440 N. Sacramento Ave | Pop Tent | Retail, News & Gifts | No |
| HUMBOLDT PARK: E OF THE BOAT HOUSE | 1440 N. Sacramento Ave | Kiosk – vendor owned | Service: Bike & Paddle Boat | Yes |
| HUMBOLDT PARK: SOCCER FIELDS | 1440 N. Sacramento Ave | Pop Tent | Food & Beverage | No |
| JONQUIL PARK | 1001 W. Wrightwood Ave | No | ||
| LAVILLITA PARK | 2800 S. Sacramento Ave | Permanent | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| LOGAN SQUARE SKATE PARK | 2430 W Logan Blvd | Cart | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| MARY BARTELME | 115 S. Sangamon St. | Cart | Food & Beverage | No |
| MCKINLEY PARK | 2207 W. Pershing Rd | Cart/Trailer | Food & Beverage | Yes |
| MUSEUM CAMPUS:E OF FIELD MUSEUM | 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. | Kiosk | Food & Beverage | No |
| MUSEUM CAMPUS:E OF LSD UNDERPASS | 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. | Retail Trailer | Retail Services | No |
| MUSEUM CAMPUS:N OF FIELD MUSEUM | 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. | Kiosk | Food & Beverage | No |
| MUSEUM CAMPUS:N OF FIELD MUSEUM | 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. | Food Trailer | Food & Beverage | No |
| MUSEUM CAMPUS:SE OF FIELD MUSEUM | 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. | Food Trailer | Food & Beverage | No |
| OHIO STREET BEACH | Ohio Street & Lake Shore Dr. | Tent | Service: Chairs & Umbrellas | Yes |
| PIOTROWSKI PARK | 4247 W. 31st Street | Food & Beverage | Yes | |
| SEWARD PARK | 375 W. Elm | Food & Beverage | Yes | |
| SMITH PARK | 2526 W. Grand | Food & Beverage | Yes |