River
Recreation
The Chicago River offers many recreation, leisure and business opportunities for Chicagoans and visitors all year round.
These opportunities include boating, dining, kayaking, fishing and more. We hope you use the real-time river water quality data from H2NOW to make more informed decisions about how and when to interact with the Chicago River. Explore the interactive maps below to discover recreational activities along each branch of the Chicago River. You can also learn about more ways to engage with the river at Chicago Water Fun.