When is Lakefront Trail open?
Open 24 hours, every day.
58° · Overcast nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 amThings to do in Chicago
TrailEdgewater Beach
Lakefront Trail
- 4.8333 reviews
- Free
- Open now
A breezy lakeside trailhead offering wide paths, beach access, and skyline views—perfect for walkers, cyclists, and families seeking active outdoor time. Expect well-maintained paths, picnic spots, and easy swimming access with year-round open access for most activities.
Quick answers
Lakefront Trail in short
When is the best time to visit Lakefront Trail?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Lakefront Trail indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Lakefront Trail?
900 W Ardmore Ave,Chicago, IL 60660.
Right now · 3:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Not one for this hour.
Go tomorrow at 7 am instead.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
58°
Overcast
- Feels
- 57°
- Rain
- 9%
- Wind
- 7mph
- 4pm
58° - 5pm57°
- 6pm56°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Where and how
- 1 Lakefront Trail
- 2 Berger (Albert) Park · 15 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 333 reviews
Known for
- Jogging
- Cycling
- Morning walks
- Waterfront
- Walking trails
- Beach access
The feel
- Spacious
- Casual
- Lively
- Family friendly
- Pet owners
- Solo friendly
Around Edgewater Beach
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time