Hartigan Beach Park

Hartigan Beach Park in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood is a small, scenic lakeside retreat where visitors come to relax on the sand, stroll the pier, and enjoy views of Lake Michigan and the skyline. The park’s roots go back to its early days as Albion Beach, later renamed to honor Alderman David L. Hartigan, and today it offers a peaceful alternative to the city’s busier beaches, with a playground and green space popular with families and locals.

Because the park sits at the end of residential streets near the lake, traffic on summer days can feel tight and street parking is limited, with neighborhood regulations and time restrictions that visitors need to read carefully to avoid tickets. Planning your trip and arranging parking near Hartigan Beach Park in advance can save valuable time, reduce circling for a spot, and make it easier to carry beach gear or manage a family visit along the lakefront. As rules, hours, and neighborhood parking restrictions can change, travelers should always confirm the latest information from official and local sources before they arrive.