Humboldt Park Beach may not open this year

Humboldt Park Beach may not open this year

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Chicago’s Humboldt Park is home to the city’s only inland beach. It’s a man-made swimming area that’s long been a neighborhood favorite. A top Park District official said there’s no plan to open the beach this season. That’s partly because it costs almost a million bucks to operate. The news did not go over well with about 150 people who showed up at the park’s fieldhouse. WBEZ’s Chip Mitchell gives us an update on the story.