# Foss Park Beach > Small gravel and sand beach offers quiet, serene escape with unparalleled natural beauty and incredible lake views. Playground and park area provide space for kids and families, while rarely busy atmosphere allows for peaceful relaxation away from noise. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/FossParkBeach - Address: 35 Lakeview, North Chicago, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18476897480 - Website: http://www.fosspark-district.org/ ## What it is good for - Hidden Gems — 10/10 - Nice View — 10/10 - Private — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Parks — 9.5/10 - Meditation Spot — 9.2/10 - Beach — 8.3/10 - Parking Available — 7/10 - Accessible — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "It's a beautiful, quiet beach escape." - "Parking available here is limited, with a small street lot nearby." - "It's a great park area for kids, really kid friendly." ## Good to know - Foss Park Beach is free to access. - The parking lot at Foss Park Beach is small, with limited spaces. - Swimming is dangerous due to high levels of bacteria in the water as of August 2, 2024. - The beach only has a porta potty for restroom facilities. - Be cautious of trash and hazards like broken glass on the beach. ## 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.