🌊☀️ Northside Beach Hopping: Mahony Griffin to Berger Park Lakefront Walk! 🍹

🌊☀️ Northside Beach Hopping: Mahony Griffin to Berger Park Lakefront Walk! 🍹🚶‍♀️

Part 1 of 2 — North Side Beaches, Parks & Lake Views

Join us for a beautiful Friday afternoon walk along one of Chicago’s most scenic stretches of lakefront! We’ll explore the far north end of the Lakefront Trail, starting at Mahony Griffin (Marion) Beach Park near Loyola and making our way south through beaches, parks, and hidden lakefront gems before ending at Berger Park and The Waterfront Café.

📅 Friday, July 31, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:45 PM
📍 Start: Jarvis Beach & Park
1208 W. Jarvis Ave.
Chicago, IL
🏁 End Point: The Waterfront Café
6219 N. Sheridan Rd.

🚶 About the Walk
✅ Distance: Approximately 3.2 miles
✅ One-way walk
✅ Easy/moderate pace with lake views and photo stops
Our route includes:
🌊 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

⚠️ The Lakefront Trail does not fully connect through this section, so we’ll zig-zag along Sheridan Road and neighborhood streets while walking along the beach whenever possible.

🍹 Part 2: Dinner & Live Music at The Waterfront Café
After the walk, many of us will continue with dinner, drinks, and live music at The Waterfront Café!

⚠️ Dinner is a separate Meetup event due to limited space.
If you want to join us for dinner and music, RSVP here:
https://www.meetup.com/windy-city-wanderers/events/309203975/

🍴 The Waterfront Café is a casual, family-friendly lakeside restaurant and performance venue with beautiful lake views.
Menu:
http://waterfrontcafechicago.com/fooddrink

📌 What to Bring
✅ Water
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Comfortable walking shoes
✅ Summer clothing
✅ Camera — lots of great photo opportunities!
🚻 Public restrooms may be limited depending on beach facilities, so plan ahead.

🚇 Transportation & Parking
🚗 Limited street parking near the starting point.
🅿️ Consider parking closer to the end point since this is a one-way walk.

🚇 Easy CTA access:

• Red Line nearby
• CTA buses #146, #147, #151

Use CTA Trip Planner:
https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/
🅿️ Parking apps:
SpotHero or ParkWhiz

🌤️ Weather Note:
This is a weather-dependent outdoor event. We’ll monitor the forecast and update if needed.

⚠️ RSVP Reminder
✅ Please update your RSVP if your plans change.
✅ RSVP changes must be made before the event begins.
📱 Running late? Message the host directly.
❌ Three no-shows without updating your RSVP = 3-month signup freeze.

🌊☀️ Come enjoy lake breezes, beautiful beaches, Chicago history, and a perfect summer Friday along the North Side lakefront. Let’s walk, explore, and end the day with great food and music! 🍹🎶