Amy Bizzarri 2022-01-08 11:37:18
From biking and rock climbing to kayaking and paddleboarding, there’s an outdoor activity for every urban adventurer in Chicago. Rollerblade along the Skating Ribbon, play a round of miniature golf, or tackle the 40-foot Climbing Wall with a Lake Michigan and city skyline backdrop at Maggie Daley Park. Skateboard several bowls and grind and slide to your heart’s content at Burnham 31st Street Skatepark. Or challenge your skills on the concrete ramps, grinding rails, and handrails at the massive Grant Park Skate Park. Hit the Lake Michigan waves aboard a jet ski, kayak, or paddleboard, or soar into the sky above the water on a FlyBoard at Chicago Water Sport Rentals, located at 31st Street Harbor. Practice yoga atop a standup paddleboard or set off from North Avenue Beach on a sunrise or moonlight guided paddling expedition with Chicago SUP. Ride the waves and experience the Chicago skyline panorama during an exhilarating jet ski ride with Jet Ski Chicago at North Avenue Beach. Rent a Divvy bike, walk, run, or rollerblade The 606, a 2.7-mile elevated trail, formerly an abandoned railway line, that extends through four cool Chicago neighborhoods: Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square, and Humboldt Park. At the 297-acre Big Marsh Bike Park on the southeast side of the city, cyclists can set off on six off-road trails, including one circular mile of dirt single-track dotted with wooden rollers and ladder bridges. Located near historic downtown Lemont in south suburban Chicago, The Forge: Lemont Quarries is an adventure park complete with ropes courses, ziplines, climbing walls, mountain biking and hiking trails, and adventurous dining options. Scan here to discover summer neighborhood festivals and events. Find fun family-friendly ideas at choosechicago.com/family-fun.
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