Richard J. Daley Park Boat Launch

Richard J. Daley Park Boat Launch is a boat launch in Illinois, set within the Daley (Richard J.) land unit about 0.1 mile from Chicago. It's a launch site rather than a trail, so there's no route or climb to plan around. The location simply puts boaters right at the edge of the city. Summer is the warmest stretch for getting on the water. July typically averages highs around 81°F and lows near 67°F at a nearby weather station. June and September run a little milder, with typical highs in the mid-70s. Several other outdoor spots are close by. Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park is about 1.9 miles away and Canal Street Cracks about 2.7 miles. Farther out are the Logan Square Boulders at roughly 5.9 miles and the Horner Park Nature Trail at about 8.3 miles.