Harbors
The Chicago Park District's 9 lakefront harbors stretch from Lincoln Park in the northern part of the city to Jackson Park in the south. With accommodations for more than 5,000 boats, the Chicago Park District Harbors constitute the nation's largest municipal harbor system and feature state-of-the-art floating docks, moorings, star docks, fuel facilities and other amenities for Chicago boaters and their guests. Since 1996, the Park District has invested more than $65 million dollars to renovate and modernize harbor facilities. The harbors are very popular with area boaters and have enjoyed occupancies in excess of 98% for the past several years. The harbors are currently managed by Westrec Marinas of Encino, California in partnership with the Chicago Park District.
In October 2007 the Park District completed a Chicago Lakefront Harbor Framework Plan that provides direction for the next 20 years of harbor improvements. Click here to download a copy of this report.
The Park District is currently developing plans for Gateway and 31st Street Harbors. Click on the files below for the latest updates:
For more information about the Chicago Park District’s harbor system or to inquire about how to obtain a slip, please visit chicagoharbors.info or contact Westrec Marinas at 312-742-8520 or westrec@westrecchicago.com.
Please provide us with your comments, questions or suggestions by e-mailing the Chicago Park District Harbors e-hotline at: harbors@chicagoparkdistrict.com