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CHICAGO RIVERWALK
Hours 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
CHICAGO RIVERWALK
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Hours 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Please enjoy the Riverwalk safely
Riverwalk is free to the public.
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Hours 6AM-11PM
The City of Chicago is pleased to welcome you to the Chicago Riverwalk! The 1.25-mile long path has been constructed in phases over time and includes four distinct districts; The Confluence, The Arcade, The Civic, and the Esplanade. The Chicago River is a treasured natural amenity in the urban canyon of world famous architecture and the Chicago RiverwaIk allows a close proximity to the waterway. The continuous path from Lake Street to the lake front also allows a vertical connection from Upper Wacker Drive down to the waterway. The new Community Marketplace and the concessions program are opening in phases, please check vendor websites for the latest details.
Face coverings and social distancing is required for visitors to the Chicago Riverwalk.
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Click here for the latest information on the City of Chicago's response to coronavirus.
VENDORS ARE CLOSING
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Formerly known as the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the Chicago Architecture Center is a nonprofit cultural organization with tours, exhibitions, programs and events for all ages.
The City of Chicago exists because of Lake Michigan and the many river systems, including the Chicago River. The video depicts the City’s history and development of the waterways.
The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum celebrates the Chicago River and its world-famous movable bridges.
City of Chicago
Department of Assets, Information and Services
30 North LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602
