Fort Sheridan Shoreline — Attraction in Highland Park

We discovered this beach yesterday and it is so so beautiful but narrow, rocky. The parking lot super small, maybe 30 spots? so there were 40 more cars parks outside slots and all of them got a $50 parking ticket. Beach was packed and many with bbqs full of smoke the whole beach. The path to the beach around 6 min is very steep so if you carry things...you will get tired on the way back. The trails also amazing but we will not go back during weekends. It is too crowded and everyone line up not moving waiting for someone to leave while police...

This is a public park accessed within the Ft. Sheridan complex. It's along the lakefront with a series of trails that branch to an overlook and to the beach. There's good parking with an overall clean, well-maintained feel. At beach level there's a wide, sweeping view of the lake extending to northern Iliinois on one side. Very refreshing to see the waves, hear the water, like a mini vacation! Only con is that the paths can get muddy near...

An incredible location that makes you feel like you're at the ocean but still near Chicago.

Parking is a little tight but also shows that this is a secret gem of the North shore. Great walking trails that blends nature with convenience thanks to the Army Corps of Engineers.

This is a place with plenty to do and look forward to visiting again at different times of the year. Highly...