Recreation in Chicago, Illinois

Lakes & Marinas

Shabbona Lake 815-824-2106
4201 Shabbona Grove Road, Chicago, IL 60115
Located Off Highway 30 in Shabbona
This 318 acre man-made lake is the first and only lake in Illinois designed just for fishing. A 150 site campground, as well as facilities for picnicking, camping,... more info

10pin Bowling Lounge 312-644-0300
330 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Located in Marina City
Bowling has changed and 10pin is taking you along for the ride. With 24 lanes, club quality audio equipment, an extensive martini list, plush seating, hors d’oeuvres,... more info map
Centennial Lanes 708-633-0500
16050 Centennial Circle, Chicago, IL 60477
Located in Tinley Park
Award-winning, ultra modern, totally computerized bowling center that includes a banquet facility, pro shop, snack bar, and cocktail lounge. more info map
Southport Lanes and Billiards 773-472-6600
3325 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
The last and only handset bowling lane facility in Chicago, this bowling center is housed in an antique Schlitz bar and includes six regulation pool tables, as well as a... more info map

Bike Chicago Rentals and Tours 312-595-9600
239 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Located at Millennium Park
One of six Bike Chicago Rentals and Tours locations in the Chicago area, this fully insured company has a vast selection of mountain bikes, road bikes, comfort bikes,... more info map

Balmoral Woods Country Club 708-672-7448
26732 South Balmoral Woods Drive, Chicago, IL 60417
Located in Crete
Rated a Four Star facility by Golf Digest, this 18 hole championship golf course cuts through 10,000 oak trees and features water hazards on nine of the holes. A... more info map
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club 630-257-5872
12294 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60439
Located in Lemont
Listed as one of the "100 most testing courses" in the United States by Golf Digest, this golf complex was established in 1927 and features four challenging 18 hole... more info map
Odyssey Golf Course 708-429-3800
19110 South Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60477
Located in Tinley Park
One of the Chicagoland's top ranked and most beautiful and challenging courses, this 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course was designed by two time U.S. Open Champion... more info map
Silver Lake Country Club 708-349-6940
147th Street and 82nd Avenue, Chicago, IL 60462
Located in Orland Park
Three uniquely different golf courses are on site at this country club that offers 45 beautiful and challenging holes of golf. An attractive clubhouse is also on site... more info

Illinois and Michigan Canal, The 312-427-3668
25 East Washington Street, Suite 1650, Chicago, IL 60602
Take a walk back into history along the old tow path of the Illinois and Michigan Canal that features nearly five miles of trails that are available for walking, hiking,... more info map

Chicago Sailboat Charters 773-236-7245
400 West Belmont Harbor Drive, Chicago, IL 60657
Belmont Harbor
Chicago Sailboat Charters offers private and semi-private sailboat tours of Lake Michigan near Chicago. more info map
Chicago Sailing 773-871-7245
Located at the North End of Belmont Harbor
A U.S. Sailing certified school, Chicago Sailing's professionals provide lessons for all skill levels on J/22s and J/30s, Hunter 326's, and larger boats. Rentals,... more info
Windy City Sailing 773-868-0096
West Belmont Harbor Drive, Chicago, IL 60613
Windy City Sailing provides world-class recreational, romantic, and educational sailing experiences to individuals and small groups in Chicago. Group and private sailing... more info map