Where to Paddle in Chicago
Here's where to rent a boat and get out on the water for exercise, fishing, wildlife-watching, and more.
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Paddling opportunities abound in Chicagoland, even for people without their own kayaks, canoes, or rowboats. Plenty of area parks rent boats and offer prime paddling. Check out this guide to the top spots, including Monee Reservoir, Rock Run Rookery, and Ping Tom Park.