text: can i bring a bbq grill onto the beach in chicago? how would i look up the relevant laws, rules, etc.? my friends and i want to party on the beach on the 4th of july but we don't want to get arrested for it if there's some little known law about bringing bbq grills or booze or something! thanks all! may i grill in the parks?  grilling must be confined to enclosed metal containers and may only take place within dedicated grilling areas. hot coals must be doused with water, and ashes and coals must be properly disposed of in red used-coal receptacles. for more information, contact the applicable region office.