Lake Michigan
There are many public beaches along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago area. Thanks to the park district that is now friendly to kayakers, all beaches are open to launching/la... paddling.net
Chicago River
Whenever I mention the Chicago River people conger up the vision of an urban sewer--they couldn't be more wrong. The Chicago is clean, healthy and beautiful. Fish abound. Blue Heron's... paddling.net
Chicago Yacht Club - Monroe Station (Chicago)
One of two clubhouses and harbors of Chicago Yacht Club, Monroe station, you can find at Chicago's magnificent lakefront next to the famous Navy Pier. The Club was founded in 1875 t... waymarking.com
Ohio Street Beach
History Lincoln Park began as a public cemetery during Chicago"s early history, and was first designated as parkland in 1860. Over the years, it has grown into a large park of 1... explorechicago.org
North Ave. Beach
North Avenue Beach House The $7 million North Avenue Beach House is permanently docked along one of Chicago"s most popular stretches of lakefront. The sleek, new ocean liner-ins... explorechicago.org
Blackhawk Park
5 Hard courts (outdoor, public) No lights, no backboard tennismetro.com
Skinner Park Pool At Whitney Young High School
Full-size, year-round swimmersguide.com
Courtyard By Marriott / Chicago Downtown
Full-size, year-round swimmersguide.com