Lake Michigan water levels are higher than they have been in decades and are proving to be very challenging for all of us this year.  The current water levels are about 8” higher than last year and are expected to go even higher in June and July.  We recognize that this is going to create […]

Dear Chicago Harbors customers, As the harbor system starts to thaw and we begin to look forward to another fantastic Chicago boating season, we are pleased to announce the start of a multi-year harbor renovation plan, the first phase of which will see $7 million worth of new improvements over the next three years. We […]

Due the projected extreme cold, the following locations will be closed.   Chicago Harbors Main Office – Closed Wednesday January 30th, Thursday January 31st To be Determined 31st Street Boat Storage – Closed Wednesday January 30th and Thursday January 31st Maggie Daley Ice Rink – Closed Wednesday January 30th and Thursday January 31st Millennium Ice […]

The Chicago Harbors close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday October 31, 2018.  All boats except those with Late Leaver permits must vacate the harbors by this time.  Please click on the link below to see the full notice. Harbor Closing and Late Leaver Notice

The 31st Street launch ramp will be closed Friday August 31, 2018 thru Monday September 3, 2018 due to a special event.

The Chicago Harbors Office is moving to our new location at Northerly Island.  Our office will be located on the south end of the Terminal Building. As a result, our current office will close on Friday July 27th at noon and we will re-open for business at our new office on Wednesday August 1st.  Your local […]

The Chicago Harbor Office will be closed Monday July 16th due to a server and system upgrade.  Local harbor offices will be open, and our website will be unaffected. However, please note the following: Local harbor offices will not be able to check in new boaters on Monday July 16th Email to the Chicago Harbor […]

The 31st Street Launch Ramp will be closed Thursday June 14th through Monday June 18th due to our annual Harbor Fest event. The Burnham and Jackson Park Launch Ramps will be open.

We are receiving a significant number of phone calls and all lines are continuously busy.  If you are asking for a copy of your invoice to obtain your PIN to pay your invoice online, please email us a copy of your Driver’s license or photo ID to westrec@chicagoharbors.com and we will email you a copy […]

  If you have already submitted your renewal payment for the 2018 season, we want to thank you. For those who have not, we want to remind you that payment for 2018 renewal invoices are due February 15, 2018.  After February 15, 2018, a $100.00 late fee will automatically be applied.  If payment is not […]