Elder Lane Beach: Chicago 2013

We had a favorite beach in Chicago. Looking back, I don't think that we ever swam there, just went after beach hours were over (ie. no lifeguards) for wading. It is in Winnetka, not free, and very quiet. If you go there, I promise you will have a wonderful, mostly private beach experience. In addition, there's a lovely park at the top of the stairs. We were there from about 2:30 to 5 pm and there was only one other family, who left after about 30 minutes, and two lifeguards.

We spent Monday afternoon there with Bev & Jesse Taylor, who were out neighbors in Skokie.
It was quiet and perfect.
Neuffers shared their camp chairs and Bev had the beach supplies--we were set.
Digging,
dunking,
wading,
chatting,
swimming,
relaxing.
It went too fast.

This was the view from my chair

Pretty cold water. Not warm enough to want your body to get wet . . . ask your dad for assistance

View from the park

At the park shaking off sand

We planned a cookout for the evening, but a sudden rain/lightning storm squashed that plan. Bev treated us out for Chicago Style pizza--so great.
Later that evening, we watched the end of the Blackhawks Championship game--they won!