River Park
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season
Where: 5100 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625, Chicago, Illinois
When: typically open in warm months (check before visiting)
Hours: Park 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily
Cost: free
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Set where the Chicago River meets the North Shore Channel, River Park combines an interactive water playground and swimming pool with riverbank wildlife, fishing spots, and a canoe launch across nearly 29 acres.