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12th Street Beach

Heading to 12th Street Beach in Chicago? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for 12th Street Beach, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

Chicago, Illinois · live parking & conditions · updated June 16, 2026

Parking at 12th Street Beach

Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows 12th Street Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.

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Conditions & tides

Tap 12th Street Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times, plus recent photos and ratings from other visitors.

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12th Street Beach: FAQ

Where is 12th Street Beach?
12th Street Beach is in Chicago, Illinois. Open it on the BeachMap map for directions, live parking and current conditions.
Is there parking at 12th Street Beach?
BeachMap shows 12th Street Beach's real-time parking status (open, filling or full), reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.

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