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Chicago Riverwalk
Wacker Drive and the south bank of the Chicago River from Franklin Street to Lake Shore Drive, ChicagoA river-level promenade running along the south bank of the Chicago River offering riverfront cafes, tour boats and water taxis, bicycle rentals and...
Friends of the Chicago River
411 S. Wells St., Suite 800, ChicagoYou can catch a glimpse of wildlife, including herons, minks and deer on the Chicago River Wilderness trip or choose to share the river with...
Chicago Lakefront Trail
Chicago Park District,Bike 18 miles of paved and blacktop pathways that wind along the Lake Michigan shoreline past harbors, beaches and the Lincoln Park Zoo. The trail...
Chicago Park District Fishing
For information visit the website or call Bob Long Jr., "the fishing guy". You can also pick up a brochure at a bait shop in Chicago for details...
Henry’s Sports and Bait Shop
Stop in to pick up fishing equipment of every description. Check the website for free workshops and events.
Erie Park
630 N. Kingsbury St., ChicagoNestled on the east bank of the south branch of the Chicago River, Erie Park turned from dumping grounds to a hilly paradise fit for the little tot...
Oz Park
2021 N. Burling St., ChicagoWhat would Dorothy and her friends from Oz think if they knew that the biggest attraction to their park in the winter was the small but solid hill...
Soldier Field Sledding Hill
Long after the Bears have exhausted all possible playoff opportunities for the season and outdoor Soldier Field shutters for its winter hibernation,...
Humboldt Park
1400 N. Sacramento Ave., ChicagoOne of the city's little-known sledding gems, Humboldt Park offers guests on the west side of the city the opportunity to get their sled on. And when...
Montrose Harbor
601 W. Montrose Drive, ChicagoThis hill wasn't designated for sledding, but come winter, Cricket Hill in Montrose Harbor is one of the city's premier destinations for downhill fun....
