Riverwalk
Our Riverwalk location is in the heart of the city along Chicago’s newly renovated Riverwalk. Unlike any other kayak launch site in the city you are instantly surrounded by world famous architecture and engineering marvels. Whether you take the tour or rent a kayak on your own this location offers the most convenient access to the best sights the river has to offer.
Address:
Chicago Riverwalk
435 E. Riverwalk
Chicago, IL 60601
*Do not use Google/ Apple Maps to find us. Please use directions below*
Contact Info
PH: (312)965-0035 Ext: 4
EM: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
Mon/Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun, weather permitting
Weekdays 12 P.M – 6 P.M., Weekends 9 A.M – 6 P.M.
Parking (approx 10-15 min walk to Urban Kayaks)
There are a lot of parking options in the neighborhood. Our favorite/ most convenient garage is 12hr/$20 Parking Available at Millenium Park Lakeside Garage located at 5 South Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60603. Also Parkwhiz and Spothero are really good options.
Validated parking @ The Millenium Park Lakeside garage located at 5 S. Columbus Dr.
- Exit Garage on Randolph
- Head North on Columbus Dr.
- Once you reach Wacker Dr., cross the street to the North side of Wacker
- You will see a marked blue entrance labeled ‘Chicago Riverwalk’ , take the staircase down to the River
- When you reach the bottom and are facing the River, you will turn right
- Continue walking to find Urban Kayaks about a quarter mile East
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WHERE ARE WE LOCATED?
On the Chicago Riverwalk between Columbus and Lakeshore Dr.
Great map of Riverwalk attractions nearby & wheelchair accessible ramps:
Walking
Find one of the many marked entrances to the Riverwalk labeled with a blue sign. They are located along the North side of Waker Dr. Some intersections with entrances include:
- Wells St.
- La Salle St.
- Dearborn St.
- State St.
- Wabash Ave.
- Michigan Ave.
- Columbus Dr.
Take staircase down to Riverwalk.
Once facing the River, turn right to walk in the Eastward direction.
We are located about a quarter mile beyond the Columbus bridge.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Taxi)
Enter Destination as the Swissotel located at 323 E Wacker Dr. for safe drop off in their driveway
Cross Wacker Dr to the North side of the street at intersection with Columbus Dr.
Find the marked blue ‘Chicago Riverwalk’ entrance
Take the staircase down to the Riverwalk
When facing the River, turn right and walk for a quarter mile to Urban Kayaks
Public Transportation to Riverwalk
Train/El
Brown, Orange, Pink, Green, Purple Lines (approx. 15-20 min walk to Urban Kayaks)
- Exit at Washington/Wabash stop
- Walk North on Wabash Ave
- Cross Wacker Dr. to North side of road
- Find the marked blue ‘Chicago Riverwalk’ entrance on the North East corner of Wacker & Wabash
- Take the staircase down to the Riverwalk
- When facing the River, turn right and continue walking for approximately 1 mile until you reach Urban Kayaks
Red Line
- Exit at Lake stop
- Walk North on State St.
- Cross Wacker Dr. to North side of road
- Find the marked blue ‘Chicago Riverwalk’ entrance on the North West corner of State & Wacker
- Take the staircase down to the Riverwalk
- When facing the River, turn right and continue walking for approximately 1 mile until you reach Urban Kayaks
Blue Line
- Exit at Clark & Lake stop
- Walk North on Clark St.
- Cross Wacker Dr. to North side of road
- Turn Right onto Wacker and walk Eastward towards Dearborn
- When at Dearborn & Wacker, find the marked blue ‘Chicago Riverwalk’ entrance on the North West corner
- Take the staircase down to Riverwalk
- When facing the River, turn right and continue walking for approximately 1 mile until you reach Urban Kayaks
Bus
*For specific directions based on your starting stop, visit: https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/
- Closest stop is Columbus & Wacker
- Cross the street to the North Side of Wacker
- Take staircase down to Riverwalk
- Once facing the River, turn right to walk in the Eastward direction
- We are located about a quarter mile beyond the Columbus bridge
Lakefront
We are proud to announce our new Lakefront location at Monroe Harbor. Operating directly south of the Columbia Yacht Club, this location offers kayak and stand up paddle board rentals, tours, and lessons. We are located a 10 minute walk from the Riverwalk location and 2 blocks south of Navy Pier.
Address
Columbia Yacht Club
111 N. Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
Contact Info
PH: (312)965-0035 Ext: 5
EM: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
Closed for the 2023 season. Reopening May 2024.
Parking (approx 5-7 min walk to Urban Kayaks)
There are a lot of parking options in the neighborhood. Our favorite/ most convenient garage is 12hr/$20 Parking Available at Millenium Park Lakeside Garage located at 5 South Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60603. Also Parkwhiz and Spothero are really good options.
Validated parking @ The Millenium Park Lakeside garage located at 5 S. Columbus Dr.
- Exit Garage on Randolph
- Walk East (towards the lake) on Upper Randolph. Right turn into Maggie Daley Park/ Cancer memorial.
- Veer Left towards the Lake/ past the tennis courts in Maggie Daley Park.
- Cross Lakeshore Drive onto the Lakefront Trail. Should see the Lake.
- When facing the Lake, turn right at Colombia Yacht club
- Reach Urban kayaks
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WHERE ARE WE LOCATED?
110 N. Lakeshore Drive, next to the Columbia Yacht Club
Walking
Enter onto the Lakefront Trail, there are many types of entrances all along Lakeshore Dr.
Nearby entrances include:
- Monroe St.
- Jackson Dr.
- Balbo Dr.
Walk towards the Columbia Yacht Club
See Urban Kayaks in bright lime green
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Taxi)
Enter destination as Columbia Yacht Club (111 N. Lakeshore Dr.)
Be dropped off at the roundabout
Walk in the southward direction a few hundred feet to Urban Kayaks
Public Transportation to Lakefront
Train/El
Brown, Orange, Pink, Green, Purple Lines (approx 15-20min walk to Urban Kayaks)
- Exit at Washington/Wabash stop.
- Walk South on Wabash until Monroe St.
- When reaching Wabash & Monroe turn left onto East Monroe
- Take Monroe until the Lakefront, you will need to cross Lakeshore Dr.
- When on the Lakefront trail, turn left & walk Northbound until you see Urban Kayaks
Red Line
- Exit at Monroe/Wabash stop
- Walk East on Monroe until the Lakefront, you will need to cross Lakeshore Dr,.
- When on the Lakefront trail, turn left & walk Northbound until you see Urban Kayaks
Blue Line
- Exit at Monroe stop
- Walk East on Monroe until the Lakefront, you will need to cross Lakeshore Dr,.
- When on the Lakefront trail, turn left & walk Northbound until you see Urban Kayaks
Bus
*For specific directions based on your starting stop, visit: https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/
- Closest stop is Monroe & Michigan
- Walk East on Monroe until the Lakefront, you will need to cross Lakeshore Dr,.
- When on the Lakefront trail, turn left & walk Northbound until you see Urban Kayaks