River Park Canoe Launch

River Park Canoe Launch is a public kayak and canoe launch on the North Branch Chicago River near Evanston, Illinois.

Accessible

Aerial view of the concrete canoe landing on the river and the riverside path, August 2019 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map

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: Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
Wheelchair access: yes
Coordinates: 41.97343, -87.70431

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

Conditions

Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
Water level, flow at the NB CHICAGO RIVER AT N PULASKI ROAD AT CHICAGO, IL gauge · USGS, 1.2 mi away on North Branch Chicago River

Water level

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USGS gauge NB CHICAGO RIVER AT N PULASKI ROAD AT CHICAGO, IL, 1.2 mi from this launch on North Branch Chicago River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On North Branch Chicago River

River in Illinois. All launches on North Branch Chicago River.

Community

Where people who use North Branch Chicago River talk about it.

Nearby launches

River Park Canoe Landing · 0.1 mi · North Branch Chicago River
Diversey Harbor Boat Launch near Chicago · 4.9 mi · Diversey Harbor
Church Street Power Boat Ramp · 5.2 mi · Lake Michigan
Linne Woods Canoe Landing · 6.4 mi · North Branch Chicago River
Irving Park Rd. Picnic Area Canoe Landing · 7.9 mi · Des Plaines River
Maywood Grove Canoe Landing · 8.8 mi · Des Plaines River

Sources

Why it is listed as public: www.chicagoparkdistrict.com: An accessible boat launch for human-powered craft is available for public use at no charge.. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.