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Jackson Boat Launch - Inner Harbor

Jackson Boat Launch - Inner Harbor is a public boat ramp on Jackson Park Inner Harbor near Chicago, Illinois, run by Jackson Harbor.

Aerial view of the launch lanes at the harbor shore, with the parking lot and path, August 2019
Aerial view of the launch lanes at the harbor shore, with the parking lot and path, August 2019 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map
Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on Jackson Park Inner Harbor 3.1 km from this launch (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2026.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 20, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Boat ramp
Ramp surface
Paved
Car parking
34 spaces
Managed by
Jackson Harbor
Coordinates
41.77995, -87.57645

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

Conditions

Marine advisories

Advisories in effect load here; without them, see the NWS zone forecast below.

National Weather Service marine zone LMZ742, Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL. Zone forecast: winds, seas, warnings.

On Jackson Park Inner Harbor

Bay in Illinois. All launches on Jackson Park Inner Harbor.

Community

Where people who use Jackson Park Inner Harbor talk about it.

Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: www.chicagoparkdistrict.com: Boaters can access the lake and river at the following sites.. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.