18 Beaches & Swimming Lakes Near Chicago

We're collecting the best swimming holes, lakes and beaches near Chicago on one handy map! Pack the beach gear and try out one of these parent-approved places to swim (or boat or fish) with kids.

Help other parents out by adding your tips & reviews, and let us know if we're missing any other top spots for beach chilling or lake swimming around Chicago and the suburbs.

For more places to swim near you, check out - and chime in on - our list of the best Chicago pools, too.