Wood Park Kayak Launch, a kayak and canoe launch on North Branch Chicago River, is located in Chicago. The next kayak launch is Richard Clark Park Kayak Launch in Chicago, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Chicago, IL |
| Water | North Branch Chicago River |
| Park | Wood Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Wood Park Kayak Launch is one of 9 public launches on North Branch Chicago River. Boat ramps on North Branch Chicago River
Guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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Wood Park Kayak Launch is in Chicago, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Wood Park Kayak Launch sits on the shore.
It gives you access to North Branch Chicago River.
The map data has no fee details for Wood Park Kayak Launch, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Richard Clark Park Kayak Launch in Chicago (under 1 mile), Abraham Lincoln Park Boat Ramp in Chicago (2.5 miles) and River Park Canoe Launch in Chicago (3 miles).
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