Marion Mahony Griffin Beach
Chicago, IL
Marion Mahony Griffin Beach, at 1208 W. Jarvis Avenue, is the Rogers Park beach once known as Jarvis Beach, renamed for the pioneering architect who worked with Frank Lloyd Wright. It's a small, friendly neighborhood beach with a lifeguard stand in summer. Neighboring Fargo Beach is currently closed.
A pleasant neighborhood beach with an interesting namesake, though it's small.
How we score beachesWalk the lakefront path north and south to see the string of Rogers Park beaches.
Street parking only.
A short walk from Jarvis Avenue to the sand.
Lifeguards are on duty 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in beach season.
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