Hi all - it's a beautiful day downtown I was just wondering if it's ok to swim in the lake here - are there designated swimming areas? Sharks? Hahaha

Belmont harbor beach

bring a wet suit!!!

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not getting the suit wet before you get into the water

i would not advise it this late in the year seeing there are no lifeguards..besides i would not want to see you freeze that sexy English ass of yours off..

Personally, I like when girl's swimsuits are wet, especially if she's just a little bit chilly. Hard nips in a bikini top are an amazing sight

The Chicago beaches all closed Sept.2.
Get caught swimming and you might get fined.

Chicago's revenue collectors never miss an opportunity to collect revenues.

I guess it's only natural, with the woosification of today's society. I do know that other municipalities simply publish, "swim at your own risk." When I was a kid in Michigan they used to raise a green, yellow or red flag based on the dangers of strong currents

Hahahahahaha great pic! I went in and it was lovely

Well I totally ignored advice and ordinances and went in for a swim. It was lovely? Why on earth would you need lifeguards it's like swimming in a giant pond!! I go in pounding surf filled with sharks in Australia with or without lifeguards!!
Are you Chicagoans soft?? )

In the right places.  Hard, where it matters!  

I think there are other ordinances that you (we) have ignored!  Hmmm?

It is only a pond some of the time, there are pretty significant Northeasters that can kick up waves over Lake Shore Drive and provide strong undertow.

Mostly due to being overweight from the brats, burgers, beer, and pizza we love. So Ms Aussie, I challenge you to partake in the annual Polar Bear dip day. Jimmy Fallon did it this year - in his suit. No sharks but plenty of ice water. Brrrrr.....