Chicago's Lake Michigan Downtown Kayak Rental at Ohio Street Beach

Paddle the calm, clean and turquoise waters of Lake Michigan at your own pace. Kayak the lakefront scenery in downtown Chicago on your own personal kayak, taking in the city skyline and lake views. Pu

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Location: Chicago

What's Included

Kayak and Life Jacket

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Are there age limits for kids if I want to take my nieces and nephews?

A: Yes, they recommend kids be at least 6 years old to kayak. But make sure they can fit in the life jackets properly. It’s a great family experience! Just remember to keep an eye on them near the water.

Q: What should we wear if we're going kayaking in early September?

A: Layers are key! It can be cooler in the morning and warm up later. A light long-sleeve shirt with swimwear underneath is perfect. Don't forget water shoes or sandals that can get wet. And definitely a hat to shield from the sun!

Q: What if the weather doesn't cooperate and we can't kayak?

A: They have a rescheduling policy, so you can easily pick a new date if there's bad weather. Just be sure to check the forecast a day or two before. They usually notify you if conditions aren’t safe for kayaking.

Discussions

Thinking of gifting the Lake Michigan Kayak Experience!

Hey everyone! I’m considering getting this kayak rental at Ohio Street Beach as a gift for my sister’s birthday. I heard the views of the Chicago skyline from the water are amazing! Has anyone done this? What was your experience like? Any tips?

Lake Michigan Kayak Adventure - Is it challenging?

I'm a bit worried about the difficulty level. I'm not super athletic, but I really want to try kayaking. Is it hard to paddle around the lakefront? I was thinking of inviting a friend who’s kinda new to this stuff too.