Dear Boaters, We want to apologize for the recent handling of the issue of dock boxes in the harbors.  We will not be issuing the fines for dock boxes but will instead hold a public meeting in September to discuss the issue with the boating community. Here is the problem: We have MANY boaters in […]

The Chicago Harbors are excited to announce the installment of a new transient dock at Navy Pier for Chicago boaters!  Named “The Dock at Navy Pier”, this 200-foot long dock will be ready for boaters starting this Memorial Day weekend. Located along the north/south wall adjacent to the old dime pier, the dock will run perpendicular to […]

Experience the “In-Field” of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series  Chicago Harbors Boater’s Bash Announced as Lake Michigan’s Largest Floating Party **Admission will be paid for at the event. Guests will be given Boater’s Bash flags with admission that must be displayed while in attendance.  BOATERS CAN ARRIVE AS EARLY AS 9:00am** The Chicago […]

The 31st Street Harbor parking garage is getting a bit of a makeover this year as we look towards improving traffic flow in and out of the garage. To this effect, the current single entrance lane and exit lane configuration is being changed and an upgraded pay parking system is being installed. Starting in 2016, the […]

Monroe Harbor has always been a centerpiece of the Chicago Harbors with its iconic views of the Chicago skyline and the tender system has long ferried customers and friends out to their waiting boats.  In an effort to make the tender process simpler, cheaper, and faster, we’re implementing a new card based system to replace the […]

As the days tick away and the temperatures are rising, boating season is just around the corner at the Chicago Harbors!  We’ve been looking forward to this time of year all winter long and have been busy updating the harbors with several improvements and repairs.  Take a look below for a harbor by harbor list of […]

The second round of Harbor Transfers and New Applicant Assignments have been completed. Harbor transfers and new applicant assignments are done according the Code of the Chicago Park District. Transfers are done harbor by harbor, first for transfers within a harbor in date order and then transfers from other harbors in date order. Then after […]

The first round of Harbor Transfers and New Applicant Assignments have been completed. Harbor transfers and new applicant assignments are done according the Code of the Chicago Park District. Transfers are done harbor by harbor, first for transfers within a harbor in date order and then transfers from other harbors in date order. Then after […]

We expect to begin the transfer and new applicant assignment process the second week of March, after the completion of the renewal process. By harbor code transfers are done by harbor, first for in-harbor transfers in date order, followed by transfer between harbors, again by harbor and in date order. There also will be several […]

2016 Invoices are due Monday, February 15th. Payments received after February 15th are subject to a late fee.  If invoices are not paid by February 29th, mooring slip may be reassigned and a reinstatement fee may be charged. Please be advised that due to the large volume of calls and payments, we may be unable […]