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Waterfront Spot

Burnham Park Promontory Point

Open

Hyde Park, Chicago

🔥Grab a fire pit spot if you arrive early
❄️Winter ice buildup on the shore is worth bundling up for

Spend an afternoon sprawled on the grass watching sailboats drift past the downtown skyline. Promontory Point is that rare Chicago spot where the lake feels close enough to touch and the city feels miles away.

Free outdoor escape
Lakefront picnics
Downtown skyline views
Swimming & summer dips

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  • Free outdoor escape
  • Lakefront picnics
  • Downtown skyline views
  • Swimming & summer dips
  • Hyde Park
  • Chicago

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