Free

Lincoln Park Chess Pavilion

Sports & rec · Lincoln Park

Free public chess tables; bring your own set for guaranteed play.

HoursDaily

Getting thereClark/Division (Red)

Address1801 N Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614

A distinctive modernist chess pavilion at the south end of North Avenue Beach, with built-in boards and lake views. Players gather here year-round for free pickup games right beside Lake Michigan. A quirky, free spot to challenge a stranger to a match.

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