Sara

This is a neat beach!

This small riverside park is a host to some very interesting industrial sites on the southwest side of Chicago. Canalport Riverwalk is a simple paved walking and biking trail in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. It covers only one side of the river, so if you’re hoping for a looped path, seek a different route. I have only visited this path during mild weather and I’m not sure if it is cleared of snow in the winter. Looks to be wheelchair accessible and the trail is in good shape. There is an overlook where you can watch the metal processing/ recycling center move pieces of scrap metal into piles. Sounds a little bit boring, but it’s actually kind of interesting. There is no boat launch on the riverwalk. Across the way you will also notice the Chicago Yacht Yard. There is no parking for this riverwalk, so it’s best to access by foot, bike, or public transit. I do not believe there are lights along the trail and I did not note any open hours. The park likely closes at dusk. Path was clean and well-maintained, would be a fun place to learn how to ride a bike or roller skate because it is not very busy.