Montrose Harbor

Would’ve had a wonderful time on the boat, had the idiot college girl next to us not interject with her idiotic assumptions.
Yay we’re on the boat.
Idiot girl: HI! HEY!
*ignores her
IG: hi!
Me: yeah?
IG: you know Dave?
Me: *puzzled look
IG: you guys a friend of Dave’s? He owns this boat?
Me: No. «Dave» doesn’t own this boat.
IG: oh ok… *goes on to loudly chat with her friends about Dave and relations to the boat. Then following with an attitude, as if someone appointed the airhead to police the entire harbor of intruders. That’s great little lady, but try policing ACTUALIZE intruders. I wish I would’ve gotten her name so I could’ve brought it up to the club WHILE we were there.
FYI to other boat owners or KIDS of boat owners, just because u hang around at the dock often, don’t annoy people with your dumb questions. Better yet, don’t snoop [wrongly] around, especially if you’re drunk and practically screaming when talking.
It’s a safe place, and pretty quiet to go fishing. The only thing I’d want the club/​common citizens to do is clean up a little.

I no longer live in the city limits and for the most part I do not miss it. That rant needs to be saved for another conversation. what I do miss is specific locations within the city. Montrose harbor is one of them. What draws me is that no matter how many people are there is always have a relaxing feel to it and I always find a place to chill out and relax. It is the perfect urban oasis

Great location to have your boat!!! Best place for a BBQ with a lake view! The best place to fish on the lake. It has plenty of free parking but you have to get there early for that. Plenty of space for a family picnic with the best view of the city. It’s a great area for flying a kite and just having fun with the kids! Enjoy taking a lot of pictures with the Chicago skyline!
Also, be cautious with your surroundings as once a huge fight involving the police broke loose with a huge party here that did not have a permit to have. If you want a party here legally, you will need to get a permit. Be safe here!!!

We live so close to Montrose Harbor and is a really relaxing place to go for a walk. The beach area is pretty busy but is very beautiful. We always go sit there on a nice and just enjoy the view of the city. There is also a restaurant on the beach near by.

A première place to 1) View fireworks on 4^th of July weekend; 2) biking on the weekends or jogging when it is warm: a nice tongue of land that takes you out from the beachfront; 3) Expansive beaching; 4); Parking your Divvy bike (although be warned the docks sometimes don’t accept the bikes, even though it shows an open spot, and the nearest station is a half mile back); 5) Birdwatching with an aviary; 6) Photography of downtown Chicago from a distance, mood changing with the weather. Great destination in the summer, don’t drive on a busy weekend – take the train or bike.

this one has lots of good memories for me and all my friends, one would take me there to go fishing all the time. and me and my brother at young ages would go here for the air and water show. and to go swimming at the montrose beach.

I was here for the Zooma 10K and Half Marathon race. I’d never been here before and I absolutely loved it. There is TONS of free parking up and down the streets plus a pay lot if you absolutely can’t find anything. I will definitely be back soon to check out what else it has to offer.

I love the doggy beach here. It is so cool that there is a place to take the pups out to run around and spalsh around for a bit.

:Here’s what you need to know about Montrose Harbor:
–Free Parking (and plenty of it!)
–Walking distance from many bus stops
–Amazing views of the city
–Lots of room to picnic, fish, and just sit/​relax
–Designated grilling spots
–Open until 11pm
:Days to avoid/​Days to get there extra early:
–Memorial Day
–4^th of July (or whenever the City fireworks are for the 4^th)
–Labor Day
–Air & Water Show
–My Birthday (Montrose Harbor Party, y’all!)
:Final Thoughts:
Bring a camera
Bring your family
Bring a date
With amazing views and open access, you can’t beat a beautiful location like this.

Some of the greatest photo ops can be captured at Montrose Harbor. I have to agree with everyone else about the picturesque view of the Chicago skyline. There’s always something going on mid day to evening. In the morning is great to come here and relax or ponder the meaning of life. Whether you want to get poetic or just sit and fish, it’s a great quiet, serene, and relaxing place in the city.

This is one of the places that makes me happiest. Perfect for so many things– A big sky, great view, fresh air and a little escape close to home.

What a nice place to dock your boat! Boats coming in and out of the Harbor just add to a picture perfect summer afternoon, with stellar views of the City! Montrose Harbor is a great place for a cookout/​picnic, just bring patience for parking.
I would like to bring my son fishing here sometime, and definitely see returning to the Harbor to enjoy time next to the water. I used to come to Montrose Harbor to watch the 3^rd of July Fireworks, the view downtown is that good.

This harbor is awesome.
I salmon fish in the fall.
Walk it every weekend during spring and summer.
Go on friend’s boats in the heat of the summer.
And let’s no forget about Montrose beach, and the huge park across the street.
The only reason I don’t give it a five is because the traffic management in the park is awful. I’m glad to live close enough to walk, driving can be tough and something should be done about accessibility.

I can’t believe there’s an option to review the harbor. I love Montrose Harbor and the surrounding area and beach. Montrose Harbor is a picture perfect postcard every time I run/​walk through it. You have old Eastern Europeans fishing off the dock, kids running around, birds looking for food, and awkward couples looking for a room. If you’re running down the LSD path and need a break, stop here and check out the great view.

As someone who grew up by the ocean, it was something I was afraid I’d miss moving to Chicago. But hidden gems like Montrose Harbor make me think I might survive here. =) The area is beautiful, laden with trees, sailboats, multiple paths to walk/​run/​bike on, and locals just fishing/​relaxing/​doing their thang. They also have a BIRD SANCTUARY here (currently under construction, but plenty of bird life still fluttering around!). This is my new favorite spot to run to and hide away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Amazing view of the skyline from afar, and a breathe of fresh air!

Ya know. I’ve always loved Montrose Harbor. I’ve referred to it as my super secret hangout.
I’ve run a ton of 5K’s here and the views are beautiful. I’ve even hung out here to watch fireworks, I know kinda far away but bring some dinner, breathe some fresh air and wait for it. Its always peaceful there.

My dog likes boats. At least, she likes to look at boats and Montrose Harbor is a place that we like to walk to and sit for a spell. She watches boats and I read my book. Everyone wins!
Except for that one time when she tried to jump off the pier…

I also am not a member here but was invited to a dock party that was taking advantage of the extended summer we’ve experienced recently. I was expecting a crazy, knock down type of affair populated with drunk young people who have still managed to hold onto a boat and a dock in this economy.
I was wrong but pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was much more familial, it seems like it’s a summer family for many here and they just wanted another bonding moment before they closed up shop for the year. The people were really friendly, with some of the them getting together for an impromptu jam session.
Highlight of the evening? One of the guys, stumbled off the pier grabbed a mike stand in a futile attempt at footing and went into the water. Don’t worry he made it out fine and the microphone’s owner didn’t even seem to mind.

I’m on a boat!
I’ve sailed out of this harbor for years and it is truly a wonderful place. There are all types of people here running, fishing, sailing, picnicking, playing soccer, and just enjoying the fabulous views of Chicago on a nice day.
Montrose Harbor houses the Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club, which is a hardy and happy sailing center. It is much more democratic and casual here than at other yacht clubs and you can’t beat the warm personalities of the members.

I love this harbor.
I’ve set sail from this harbor years ago and someone else did it for us this weekend as the girls and I sipped champagne in our bikinis.
I love seeing this harbor from my window & from my plane window flying into Chicago.
I love reading the names of the boats.
What would you name YOUR boat?
I think I would go with DAY TRIPPER or SWEPT AWAY.
Either way, this place is a fun little hangout. Only one criteria: you need a boat.
Any boat will do… but you need at least one. I love watching old men sitting on their boats, fishing, bitching about their wives, and eying the young girls in bikinis (us). ha.
I love watching kids get on their wave runners and speed off on the lake.
I love watching families grill out on the dock.
SLIP SLIDING AWAY…“You know the nearer your destination, the more you’re slip sliding away”…-P.Simon