Canalport Riverwalk Park — Attraction in West Chicago Township

This small riverside park is a host to some very interesting industrial sites on the southwest side of Chicago. Canalport Riverwalk is a simple paved walking and biking trail in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. It covers only one side of the river, so if you’re hoping for a looped path, seek a different route. I have only visited this path during mild weather and I’m not sure if it is cleared of snow in the winter. Looks to be wheelchair accessible and the trail is in good shape. There is an overlook where you can watch the metal processing/ recycling center move pieces of scrap metal into piles. Sounds a little bit boring, but it’s actually kind of interesting. There is no boat launch on the riverwalk. Across the way you will also notice the Chicago Yacht Yard. There is no parking for this riverwalk, so it’s best to access by foot, bike, or public transit. I do not believe there are lights along the trail and I did not note any open hours. The park likely closes at dusk. Path was clean and well-maintained, would be a fun place to learn how to ride a bike or roller skate because it is...

This is a cool bizarre little walking park that seems to have been given back to the public. It’s odd to get into from Damen- it looks like you are going to head into a restricted area but the entrance is right before that. There is not parking so this is more for a bike ride if you’re coming in that way and even then I’d caution you not to get squished cause there is a lot of truck traffic. The water was actually serene and there are a few geese around the walk. There are views of the skyline but this park is kind of a nice break from super picturesque spaces you see so often in pictures. It’s a nice reminder of how much waste we produce and how important waterways are to the city and it was really out of the ordinary to bike through here- in a great way. There’s not a lot to do but there kind of is a lot to look at with the cranes in...

Another near Southside gem first created in the year 2000, this walkway was planted with native species of flowering plants that help native pollinator species, as well as several edible fruiting species that humans and other wild life can consume.

Showing some wear in it's 24th year, the good news is that the native plantings are holding their own even as invasive species creep in.

Chicago Park District needs to find the funds to bring this beautiful human and wildlife corridor back to its original beauty.

Highly recommend the walk, about 3 1/2 blocks, bring a snack and watch the river traffic, bring a bag and pick juneberries, aronia berries, elderberries, or just enjoy the fact...