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Promontory Point Park

The Point

Promontory Point is a beautiful spot to take in the great skyline view, gaze off into the blue, watch summer fireworks, or take a swim in its submerged beach (north side of the point). (It's illegal, but everybody does it.) The Point was constructed under the depression era Works Progress Administration in the style of the Prairie School of park design.

Address: 5491 S Lake Shore Dr
Website: chicagoparkdistrict.com (opens in a new tab)

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