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. Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago, IL 60601
*Do not use Google/ Apple Maps to find us. Please use directions below*
Contact Info
PH: (312)965-0035
EM: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
End of Season Hours
September Hours
Mon – Fri 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat – Sun 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
October Hours
Mon, Thurs, Fri 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Closed Tues, Weds)
Sat – Sun 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Last Day Oct 18th)
Parking
There are a lot of parking options in the neighborhood. Our favorite/ most convenient garage is 12hr/$14 Parking Available at Millenium Park Lakeside Garage located at 5 South Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60603. Also Parkwhiz and Spothero are really good options.
Directions to Riverwalk location from Millenium Parking Garage Exit garage at upper Randolph. Walk North on Columbus to Wacker Dr. Stairs down to the Riverwalk located at Columbus and Wacker Dr. Please call us at 312.965.0035 for assistance. Thank you.
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Walking
- Walk down the stairs to the Riverwalk on the south side of the river at Columbus and Wacker. Our facility is located east on the Riverwalk a few hundred yards.
Lake Shore Drive Heading South
- 1) Exit Randolph. Head West on lower Randolph
- 2) Right Turn at N. Columbus
- 3) Left Turn at South Water (2nd light) **Make Sharp Left and drive down ramp to lower level.**
- 4) Right Turn at Stetson (Stop sign and bottom of ramp)
- 5) Right Turn at Lower Wacker
- 6) The River should be on your left. Urban Kayaks is located 2blks east on Left side
- – See below for parking options
Lake Shore Drive Heading North
- 1) Exit E. Monroe St.
- 2) Right Turn at N. Michigan Ave.
- 3) Right Turn at E. Wacker Dr.
- 4) Take stairs down to the Riverwalk at the corner of Columbus and E. Wacker Dr.
- 5) Our facility is located east on the Riverwalk a few hundred yards.
- – See below for parking options
I-94/ Tri-State Tollway
- 1) Take Exit 51C Toward E Washington Blvd/100 N
- 2) Turn Left onto W Washington Blvd
- 3) Turn Left onto N Michigan Ave
- 3) Right Turn at E. Wacker Dr.
- 4) Take stairs down to the Riverwalk at the corner of Columbus and E. Wacker Dr.
- 5) Our facility is located east on the Riverwalk a few hundred yards.
- – See below for parking options
Parking
12hr/ $14 Parking Available at Millenium Park Garage located at 5 South Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60603. Directions from Millenium Parking Garage Exit garage at upper Randolph. Walk North on Columbus to Wacker Dr. Stairs down to the Riverwalk located at Columbus and Wacker Dr. Please call us at 312.965.0035 for assistance. Thank you.
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
EM: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
End of Season Hours
Mon – Fri 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat – Sun 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Parking
There are a lot of parking options in the neighborhood. Our favorite/ most convenient garage is 12hr/$14 Parking Available at Millenium Park Lakeside Garage located at 5 South Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60603. Also Parkwhiz and Spothero are really good options.
Directions to Lakefront location from Millenium Parking Garage Exit garage at upper Randolph. Walk East on Upper Randolph. Right Turn (South) at Cancer Memorial. Left turn at water fountain (you should see tennis courts at Maggie Daley Park in the distance). Continue walking East (crossing Lake Shore Drive) to the lake. Please call us at 312.965.0035 for assistance. Thank you.