Discover the Serenity of Lake Street Beach

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in downtown Gary, start by heading east on 5th Avenue until you reach Broadway. Turn left (north) onto Broadway and continue walking for about 1 mile until you reach 15th Avenue. Turn right (east) onto 15th Avenue and continue walking until you reach Lake Street. Once you reach Lake Street, turn left (north) and walk until you reach 860 N Lake St, where Lake Street Beach is located. It should take approximately 30-40 minutes to walk this route.

• Public Transit (Bus)

  From downtown Gary, you can take the Gary Public Transportation Corporation (GPTC) bus route 10. Board the bus at the nearest GPTC stop and inform the driver you are going to Lake Street Beach. The bus will take you along Broadway. Get off at the stop closest to Lake Street. From there, walk east on Lake Street until you reach 860 N Lake St. The entire journey may take about 45 minutes to an hour depending on the bus schedule.

• Biking

  If you have access to a bike, start from the Gary city center and head east on 5th Avenue. Turn left on Broadway and follow it north until you reach 15th Avenue. Turn right on 15th Avenue and bike until you reach Lake Street. Finally, turn left on Lake Street and bike north until you arrive at 860 N Lake St, Lake Street Beach. This route should take around 15-20 minutes depending on your biking speed.