Lake Park Golf Course & Marina

About

City park featuring a marina, a lake & an 18-hole public golf course, plus fishing & paddleboats.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.6 out of 5 across 349 Google reviews.

It keeps the same hours every day — 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM — which makes planning simple. 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
4.6 stars held across 349 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
Open every day
The same hours all week (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
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 is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.
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. The gates are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

What to bring

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

Hours

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

Featured in

#13 in Best Marinas in Chicago, IL

Common questions about Lake Park Golf Course & Marina

What is Lake Park Golf Course & Marina?

City park featuring a marina, a lake & an 18-hole public golf course, plus fishing & paddleboats. It is a marina in Chicago, IL, at 1015 Howard Ave.

What are the opening hours at Lake Park Golf Course & Marina?

Lake Park Golf Course & Marina is open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM every day of the week.

Is there parking at Lake Park Golf Course & Marina?

No parking is recorded for Lake Park Golf Course & Marina. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

How is Lake Park Golf Course & Marina rated?

Lake Park Golf Course & Marina holds 4.6 out of 5 stars from 349 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.