73°F10 mph wind1 hour and 57 minutes to sundown

mostly sunny

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7 PM70°10 mphDry
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1 AM69°5 mphDry
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Official conditions

CourtsNo court reservations today.
ParkingNo unusual parking today.

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In order of importance, the gear you'll need is: good energy, yourself, someone to play with, a ball, a net, lines, and optionally a roller (or even ratchets for your net setup). The poles to hang your net on are provided by the park district.

These are not affiliate links. They are examples to help new players recognize the parts of a good setup for almost any beach.

Ball

Any ball you can get your hands onLiterally any ball will do.Mikasa Beach Classic

Fancy ballThe good one that everyone loves.Open on Amazon

Net setup

NetSimple, affordable, and built to last multiple seasons.Open on Amazon RatchetsAn affordable way to tighten your net setup.Open on Amazon

Lines

CordCheaper and lighter, but harder to see.Cord lines Matching winder

WebbingWider, more visible, and often adjustable to different court sizes.Webbing lines Matching roller

Beach bag

Mesh scuba bagMesh lets sand fall out. Scuba bags are built for heavy, wet gear.Open on Amazon

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