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“Come out and explore a natural stretch of the Chicago River”
Make your own trip for a quick hour's getaway or an afternoon. We'll provide everything you need, including enough paddling instruction to get you going if you're a beginner. Come out and explore a natural stretch of the Chicago River, a winding stream where herons stalk the shallows for fish and turtles bask on logs, right on the city's north side. At the Lagoons launch and the Busse Lake launch you paddle through lovely wooded ponds connected by narrow paddling channels.
Super easy kayak rental from May - September. I rented a kayak on a Monday morning at the Tower Rd. / Winnetka location. Parked, and 5 minutes later I was in the water. Rentals are $20 / hour... Read more
I had a good experience here recently. The employee or maybe owner Eric was very professional. He gave us lessons on how to hold the kayak paddle and told us all about the boats. It was our first... Read more
My favorite kayaking spot, I get out at least once every summer to this launch. I was disappointed this year to see a pontoon and 2 speed boats with their motors on creating a wake in a no wake... Read more
Chicago River Canoe & Kayak
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- Sun, Fri, Sat: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Mon - Thu: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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