Directions to TSNY Chicago - Foster Beach
During the summer months, TSNY Chicago offers outdoor classes just south of Foster Avenue Beach. You can find us on Google Maps or other GPS systems by using the address 5200 North Lake Shore Drive. We have included driving directions below. The area is easily accessible by public transportation. Please plan ahead and arrive early so you will not miss any of your class, and follow the specific directions below.
Lake Shore Drive from the North
Traveling southbound on Lake Shore Drive, take the Lawrence Exit and stay in your left lane. At the light, make a left onto Lawrence, and pass underneath the Lake Shore Drive overpass. Continue straight to Simonds Drive. Make a left and follow Simonds Drive past the soccer fields and to the parking lot on your right side.. We are located just south of the beach, between the lot and the lake. There is also parking available along Simonds Drive. The parking areas are city owned and approximately $3.50 for 2 hours.
Alternatively, if you are traveling from the north, take Sheridan Road south to Foster Avenue. Make a left onto Foster and pass underneath the Lake Shore Drive overpass. Continue on Foster until you come to the parking lot on your left side. We are located just south of the beach, between the lot and the lake. There is also parking available along Simonds Drive. The parking areas are city owned and approximately $3.50 for 2 hours.
Lake Shore Drive from the South
Traveling northbound on Lake Shore Drive, take the Foster Exit and stay in your right lane. At the bottom of the exit ramp, make a right turn onto Foster and then a quick left into the parking lot on your left side. We are located just south of the beach, between the lot and the lake. There is also parking available along Simonds Drive. The parking areas are city owned and approximately $3.50 for 2 hours.
Foster Avenue from the West
Take Foster Ave all the way east towards the lake. Pass underneath the Lake Shore Drive overpass and continue on Foster until you come to the parking lot on your left side. We are located just south of the beach, between the lot and the lake. There is also parking available along Simonds Drive. The parking areas are city owned and approximately $3.50 for 2 hours.
The closest L stop is the Berwyn Red Line Stop, which is about a 10-15 minute walk from the rig. Walk east on Berwyn Ave until you reach Sheridan Road. Turn right onto Sheridan and walk south to Foster Avenue. Turn left at Foster to head east towards the lake. Pass underneath the Lake Shore Drive overpass and continue on Foster until you come to the parking lot on your left side. We are located just south of the beach, between the lot and the lake.
We are just a 5-minute walk from the bus stop at Foster Avenue and Marine Drive, which serves bus routes 136, 146, and 147. Slightly further west of that are multiple bus stops at Foster Avenue and Sheridan Road, which serves bus routes 92, 136, 146, 147 and 151. Walk east on Foster, pass underneath the Lake Shore Drive overpass and continue on Foster until you come to the parking lot on your left side. We are located just south of the beach, between the lot and the lake.
The lakefront path is also great for walking, biking, or skating to class!
Check out the Chicago Transit Authority to plan your trip.