🌊☀️ Sand, Sun & Shenanigans: Mahony Griffin to Berger Park 🍹 (Part 1 of 2)

🌊☀️ Sand, Sun & Shenanigans: Mahony Griffin to Berger Park 🍹 (Part 1 of 2)

Mahony Griffin Beach to Berger Park: A North Side Lakefront Adventure
Join us for a Friday afternoon walk along the far north end of Chicago’s beautiful Lakefront Trail! We’ll start at Mahony Griffin (Marion) Beach Park by Loyola and follow the scenic lakeshore to Rosemont Avenue (Edgewater) Beach, then relax with an early dinner and live music at the Waterfront Café.

2-part event with multi-meetup groups!

⚠️ NOTE: The Waterfront Café dinner & live music is being scheduled as a separate Meetup event since space is limited.

👉 If you want to join for dinner and music too, please RSVP here:
https://www.meetup.com/windy-city-wanderers/events/309202088

🌤️ This is a weather-dependent event. We’ll confirm if the forecast looks good!
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🚶‍♀️ About the Walk
✅ Distance: ~3.1 miles
✅ Route: Mahony Griffin (Marion) Beach Park (1208 W Jarvis Ave) to Rosemont Avenue Beach / Edgewater Beach (6259 N Sheridan Rd)
✅ Note: The trail doesn't fully connect here—we'll zig-zag along Sheridan Rd and side streets, and walk along the beach wherever possible.
✅ End Point/Restaurant: The Waterfront Café, 6219 N Sheridan Rd

⚠️ Important! This is a one-way walk.

• If you park at the starting point, you'll need to walk back or take a bus.
• Consider parking closer to the end point or along Sheridan Rd.
• Easy transit from Berger Park: Red Line or CTA #146, #147, #151 bus.

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🌆 Highlights Along the Route
We’ll see or stop at:
🌊 Mahony Griffin (Marion) Beach Park
🌊 Sherwin on the Lake
🌊 Leone Beach Park
🌊 Loyola Beach
🌳 Loyola Park Natural Area
🌊 Tobey Prinz Beach Park
🌊 Columbia (Helen Doria) Beach
🌊 North Shore Beach Park
🌊 Hartigan Beach
🌊 Rosemont Avenue Edgewater Beach
🍹 The Waterfront Café
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🍴 After the Walk
Some of us will grab a bite and drinks with live music at The Waterfront Café (6219 N Sheridan Rd).
✅ The Waterfront Café is a casual, family-friendly lakeside dining & performance venue with a historic landmark setting and amazing lake views.
✅ Menu: http://waterfrontcafechicago.com/fooddrink

👉 If you want to join for dinner and music too, please RSVP here:
https://www.meetup.com/windy-city-wanderers/events/309202088
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📌 What to Bring
✅ Water
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Hand sanitizer
✅ Good walking shoes
✅ Summer-appropriate clothes
🚻 Note: Public beach/bathroom facilities may be limited or seasonal—please plan ahead.
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📍 Transportation & Parking
🚗 Limited street parking near Mahony Griffin (Marion) Beach Park.
🅿️ Nearby paid lots can be expensive—try SpotHero or ParkWhiz.
🚇 CTA-friendly—use Google Maps or CTA Trip Planner.
🚌 Easy bus connections from Berger Park.
✅ Chicago Park District Trail Info
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⚠️ RSVP & No-Show Policy
✅ Please update your RSVP if your plans change.
✅ You have until the event start time to update your RSVP.
✅ If you arrive late, message the event host directly.
✅ 3 no-shows without updating = 3-month signup freeze.
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🌊 Ready for lake breezes, skyline views, and a fun end-of-week vibe? Come stroll with us along the best of Chicago’s northern lakefront beaches and parks.

✨ RSVP now and let’s make it a summer Friday to remember! ☀️