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

🌊👟 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

🅿️ 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 or Google Maps for public transit.

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🚶‍♀️🌊 With several meetup groups coming together, it’s a fun opportunity to walk, chat, and meet new people on the lakefront path! 🌞

🗺️ 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
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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!