Just steps from Lake Michigan, Edgewater has 16 non-lake parks which have year round activities for all ages. Over the past several years, the neighborhood has become a diverse city location with popular dining and nightlife options. Edgewater’s beaches are a go-to for local residents for a less crowded beach day. Edgewater also has some celebrity history as the home to the Edgewater Beach Hotel that was frequented Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe.