Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 PM)
- Water level
- 11.43 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on River Canoe
Updated 50 min agoSource: USGS station 05536085 — NB CHICAGO RIVER AT N PULASKI ROAD AT CHICAGO, IL · 1.8 mi from River Canoe
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (47% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: River Park Canoe Landing
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | River Canoe |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.974135, -87.705833 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cook County |
River Park Canoe Landing is a public boat launch providing access to River Canoe in Chicago, Illinois at coordinates 41.97414, -87.70583.
River Park Canoe Landing is a public boat launch on River Canoe in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Chicago • public launch in Cook County • fishing access on River Canoe • Illinois boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Park Canoe Landing
Is River Park Canoe Landing free to use?
Yes, River Park Canoe Landing is a public boat launch with free access in Chicago, Illinois.
What water does River Park Canoe Landing access?
River Park Canoe Landing provides boat launch access to River Canoe in Chicago, Illinois.
How do I get to River Park Canoe Landing?
River Park Canoe Landing is located at coordinates 41.974135, -87.705833 in Chicago, Illinois. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding River Park Canoe Landing includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.