Welcome to Park No. 571!
Welcome to Park No. 571!
Our boathouse, designed by Studio Gang
Our boathouse, designed by Studio Gang
Canoeing on the river
Canoeing on the river
Year-round rowing in the boathouse
Year-round rowing in the boathouse
Canoe & kayak launch spot for the Chicago River!
Canoe & kayak launch spot for the Chicago River!
The view to the river
The view to the river
Yoga in the boathouse
Yoga in the boathouse.
Yoga at Park 571
Yoga at Park 571
Boathouse Groundbreaking at Park 571
Location:

2828 S. Eleanor St.
Chicago, IL 60608

Supervisor: Claire Roggeveen
Phone Numbers: Main (773) 823-9135

 

Hours

Park Hours
Day Time slot Comment
Sunday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Monday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Thursday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm

Description

Located in the Bridgeport community, Park No. 571 totals 4.35 acres and contains a two-building boathouse facility with a seating area, rowing training and boat storage. 

The first building is 5,832 square feet and features a mechanically heated training facility with an open plan for a ergometer workout space, including 57 “erg” machines. These machines simulate the action of rowing and measure work output. This facility also contains a multi-purpose community room, main office and restrooms. 

The boat storage building is 13,171 square feet and includes a rowing office, four team storage bays, a heated boat storage repair bay, vending area and a clear span boat storage space that includes five unheated boat storage bays to store 66 rowing shells and support equipment.

Park No. 571 also features site improvements including a floating boat launch dock in the Chicago River, walkways, new lighting, outdoor fitness equipment, installation of landscape plantings and eight parking spaces.  There is acess to Wi-Fi both indoor and outdoor areas.

History

The City acquired property located at Eleanor Street and Fuller Street, adjacent to the Chicago River and in the Bridgeport Community Area.  The City transferred this property to the Chicago Park District in 2012 to create this park with river access.  The Chicago Park District is reclaiming the Chicago River as a major system of parks and water-based recreation for all Chicagoans with the creation of four new boathouses and river launches. The first two boathouses opened in 2013 (Ping Tom and Clark Park). The third location at River Park was completed in 2014. The fourth Boathouse is at Park 571 (2828 S. Eleanor). 

Advisory Council

Contact: James Burns,   President
Phone: (312) 479-2636
Meeting Details:

2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.

Map & Facilities

Park No. 571 Fishing Area

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
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Park No. 571 Boathouse

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
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Park No. 571 Boat Launch

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

Park No. 571 Fitness Course

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

Park No. 571 Clubrooms

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

Park No. 571 Picnic Grove

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

Park No. 571 Path & Trails

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

Park No. 571 Fitness Studio

2828 South Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

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Park No. 571 Natural Area

2828 S. Eleanor St.
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

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Park No. 571 Fishing Area

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

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Park No. 571 Boathouse

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

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Park No. 571 Boat Launch

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

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Park No. 571 Fitness Course

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

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Park No. 571 Clubrooms

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

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Park No. 571 Picnic Grove

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

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Park No. 571 Path & Trails

2828 S. Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

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Park No. 571 Fitness Studio

2828 South Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

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Park No. 571 Natural Area

2828 S. Eleanor St.
Chicago, IL 60608
United States

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