Belmont Harbor

About

Belmont Harbor sits in Chicago, IL as one of the city's marinas, at 3600 N Recreation Dr.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 across 535 Google reviews.

Parking is a paid lot and metered street parking, so budget for it. And if it does not suit, 18 more marinas in Chicago are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other marinas in Chicago.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.7 stars held across 535 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
Open every day
No closed days on the schedule, though the hours shift through the week.
Easy to pair with a second stop
18 other marinas sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this marina posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Parking costs money
Only a paid lot and metered street parking are listed. Factor the fee in, or arrive by transit if you can.
Strongly seasonal
Boats come out of the water off-season, so both the services and the atmosphere thin right out.

Planning a visit

General guidance for marinas, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Slips, docks and the boardwalk that comes with them — worth the walk even if you do not own a boat.

A good fit for boaters, and anyone who likes a waterfront to walk along.

When to go

Summer weekends are lively; off-season mornings are quiet and far more photogenic.

What to bring

A layer — it is windier on the water
Deck shoes
Slip details if you are berthing

Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Amenities

Parking Available

Featured in

#3 in Best Marinas in Chicago, IL

Common questions about Belmont Harbor

What is Belmont Harbor?

Belmont Harbor is a marina in Chicago, IL, at 3600 N Recreation Dr.

What are the opening hours at Belmont Harbor?

Hours vary by day: Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Is there parking at Belmont Harbor?

Parking options here include a paid lot and metered street parking.

How is Belmont Harbor rated?

Belmont Harbor holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 535 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Chicago has 18 other marinas listed on AllParx, including Burnham Park Yacht Club, Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club - Montrose Harbor and Columbia Yacht Club.