Navy Pier Marina Set to Open: WGN Exclusive
May 21, 2025
After nearly a decade of delays due to political opposition, the $22 million Navy Pier Marina will soon begin welcoming boaters. The project has been under construction since last year. “The original concept here was to be able to let people from around the lake have a place to tie up at the heart of the city,” said Randy Podolsky, the marina’s developer.
Read the full story by Lourdes Duarte and Andrew Schroedter here.
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Downtown Chicago is better from the docks.
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What a season at Navy Pier Marina! ⚓️🌇
A huge thank you to everyone who made this season so special. From familiar faces to first-time visitors, we loved welcoming you to Chicago’s waterfront and can`t wait to do it all again next year!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We were here for a week. The dock and amenities are new, so very nice! The view is wonderful! With the hotel right outside the gates of the marina it is a perfect place to have friends and family visits. -Michael R.
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We’ve loved welcoming so many Loopers to Navy Pier Marina this season!⚓
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There’s still time to make Chicago part of your Great Loop journey, and we’d love to have you.
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🏃 Race weekend starts at Navy Pier!
The Life Time Chicago Half Pre-Race Party takes over Navy Pier today and tomorrow with live music, food, drinks, running gear, and race-day essentials. Stop by for packet pickup and stick around for the party!
September 25 & 26 @ 1PM
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⚓️ Boat to the Bears for Monday Night Football
The Bears take on the Eagles at Soldier Field on September 28. Dock at Navy Pier Marina and make a night of it on the Chicago lakefront. 🐻🏈
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🐻 Bears football is back in Chicago
The Bears take on the Vikings for their home opener this Sunday, September 20. Skip the traffic and make Navy Pier Marina your game day home base. Cruise in, dock downtown, and head to Soldier Field from the waterfront. ⚓️🏈
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Fireworks are back at Navy Pier! 🎆
Chicago Live! Festival will light up the lakefront with a special fireworks display on Saturday, September 19 from 9:45–10:00 PM.
Reserve your slip at Navy Pier Marina and enjoy the show from the water.
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Navy Pier Marina Set to Open: WGN Exclusive
May 21, 2025
After nearly a decade of delays due to political opposition, the $22 million Navy Pier Marina will soon begin welcoming boaters. The project has been under construction since last year. “The original concept here was to be able to let people from around the lake have a place to tie up at the heart of the city,” said Randy Podolsky, the marina’s developer.
Read the full story by Lourdes Duarte and Andrew Schroedter here.
