# 12th Street Beach > Large beach with crystal clear water and clean sand offers a quiet, chill atmosphere away from city noise. Trees provide natural shade, and amenities include lifeguards, snack kiosks, and family-friendly spaces. Parking can be challenging, encouraging biking or walking to the beach. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/12thStreetBeach - Address: 1200 S Linn White Dr, Chicago, Illinois, United States - Phone: +17733632225 - Website: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/12th-street-beach ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Cool — 10/10 - Private — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Family Friendly — 10/10 - Beach — 9.5/10 - Meditation Spot — 8.8/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.3/10 - Parking Available — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "I found the beach to be an awesome place to relax." - "I found this hidden beach to be a cool, secluded spot." - "I loved the wide open view of the lake and skyline." ## Good to know - Parking costs $20 for the full day in the lot nearest the beach. - Lifeguards mark the swimming limit for safety. - The beach is family friendly and has public restrooms. - They prohibit bringing glass containers to the beach. - On hot days, bringing an umbrella is essential. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.