🌊👟 **Friday Fun Lakefront Walk + Harbor Eats at Bacino’s** 🍝🍷

Summer is not over yet! Let’s do another **late Friday afternoon walk** along Chicago’s beautiful Lakefront Trail — from Montrose Beach to Diversey Harbor — followed by lunch at Bacino's Italian Grill.

📅 **Date:** Friday, September 19, 2025
⏰ **Time:** 3:45 PM
🚶 **Distance:** \~2.5 miles (easy pace)
🌦 **Weather dependent**
⚠️ **Important Note:**
👉 **We will NOT end where we start!**
The walk ends about 2.5 miles from the starting point. If you drive, you’ll need to walk/bus back to your car, or plan to park in the middle or at the end.

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## 📍 Route & Meeting Point

* **Start:** The Docks at Montrose Beach (200 W Montrose Harbor Dr, Chicago, IL 60640)
* **End:** Bacino’s Italian Grill (248 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60657) — at Diversey Harbor, next to the Driving Range & Mini Golf.
🍝 Cute place with great food! → [Bacino’s Italian Grill](https://www.bacinositaliangrill.com/)

🅿️ Parking:

* **Big metered lot** at Montrose Harbor (SP+ Parking, 601 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60640)
* Or use **SpotHero / ParkWiz** for parking near the end point.

🚇 Transit:

* From Montrose bus stop, take the path through the Bird Sanctuary to The Docks.
* Use [CTA Trip Planner](https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/) or Google Maps for public transit.

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## 🗺️ Stops Along the Way

We’ll enjoy scenic highlights of the Lakefront Trail:

* 🏖️ Montrose Beach & Dog Beach
* 🐦 Montrose Bird Sanctuary
* ☕ Clocktower Café
* ⛳ Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
* 🌳 Waveland Picnic Field
* 🐦 Jarvis Bird Sanctuary & Wildlife Viewing Platform
* 🗿 Kwa-Ma-Rolas Totem Pole
* 🐕 Belmont Dog Beach
* ⚓ Belmont Harbor & Yacht Club
* 🌈 AIDS Garden
* 🌿 Diversey Natural Area
* ⚓ Diversey Harbor & Driving Range

More info on the trail: [Chicago Park District – Lakefront Trail](https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/lakefront-trail)

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## ✅ What to Bring

* 💧 Water
* 🧴 Sunscreen & hand sanitizer
* 👟 Good walking shoes
* 👕 Dress for Chicago’s summer/fall weather
🚻 Washroom availability is limited — plan accordingly.

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## 📌 No-Show Policy

* 3 no-shows (without updating RSVP) = 🚫 No sign-ups for 3 months
* Cut-off to update RSVP = event start time
* If you miss the start, message the host directly
* Not checking in with the host = counts as a no-show

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💫 Come join us for great **scenery, fresh air, and good company** — and wrap up the walk with a relaxing Italian meal by the harbor!

Giovina R

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