Promontory Point — Attraction in Hyde Park Township

Holy smokes this is a beautiful spot! Don’t you dare boast you’re from Chitown IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN. If you by chance have not, do yourself a favor and go! 😉

Chitown visitors you will not regret visiting this location. The city views are amazing and you will take some great photos. You have trails and beautiful views of the lake. Consider bring a frisbee and or prepare to have a picnic.

Parking isn’t tough yet a little tricky. 🅿️ Hot Tip Parking options: Try Along 56th near Hyde park Blvd (that has worked for us many times) (10min walk) Try out 1765 East 55th Street, (4min walk) Try parking by 57th (7min walk) or 63rd st beaches (25min walk) Try near the pedestrian bridge 5100 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, (13min walk).

More Hot Tips! 🤯 *Plan on enjoying one of the beaches you may have parked at. *Go to the Museum of Science and Industry (you just got free parking yo!). *Drive along Jackson Park & visit Garden is the...

Wow this is my favorite swimming location in the city. Head to the south east point of the peninsula. (Furthest out in the water and opposite side of the skyline). There you will find an iron ladder in the rocks. This is an easy way in and out to the deep water. This area (south of the point) is protected by buoys so no water craft enter. It’s home to a long stretch of open water which makes it a favorite spot for swimmers (of all ages a senior group frequently meets in the late mornings) looking to get a work out. The rocks provide great sun from morning till late afternoon so amazing tanning and relaxing. Climb up to the top of the sea wall and there’s plenty of trees to seek shade between dips in the lake. This place is amazing and has a paid parking lot right on the other side of lakeshore drive (6$ up to 4 hrs!). But don’t tell to...

The point is right outside the front door, so more often than not, our day begins or ends here. In winter the park feels isolated and remote. It's a perfect atmosphere on a crisp day to enjoy the view of downtown. During the summer it's a whirlwind of activity. The smell of barbecue is unavoidably enticing as family gatherings are the norm during warmer months. Runners, bikers, hikers, and kayakers also make full use of the point and its connection to the lakefront trail. Public beaches are also very close by. Parking isn't always plentiful, so come early or choose a different destination. Also take note of how clean the area is when you arrive. We like it that way, so please leave it the way you...