Riverwalk

Chicago

Riverwalk

January 6 2026
Within Walking Distance

Overview

Getting To and From

Inside the Venue

Onsite Accessibility

Our Guidelines

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About

Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.

Getting To and From

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Additional Info / Things to Know
On Site Parking Garage or Lot	Yes	No	There is no official parking garage for the Chicago Riverwalk.
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	Yes	No	No specific drop-off/pick-up areas were mentioned, but the CTA subway and Metra stations are nearby.
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	Multiple private garages for parking vehicles are available in the area around the Riverwalk. Street parking is available on Lowest Wacker Drive between Lowest Michigan Avenue and Field Drive, with free street parking on Sundays.
Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	ADA compliant ramps providing vertical connection between Upper Wacker and the Riverwalk are located at the East side of State Street, West side of Clark Street, and West side of Franklin Street. CTA Blue Line exit at Clark and Lake Streets station and CTA Red Line exit at State and Lake Streets station both have ADA accessible ramps within two blocks of the Riverwalk.
Site Map/Floorplan	Yes	Yes	An accessibility ramp location map is available.

Inside the Venue

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Additional Info / Things to Know
Dedicated Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	ADA compliant ramps providing vertical connection between Upper Wacker and the Riverwalk are located at the East side of State Street, West side of Clark Street, and West side of Franklin Street. CTA Blue Line exit at Clark and Lake Streets station and CTA Red Line exit at State and Lake Streets station both have ADA accessible ramps within two blocks of the Riverwalk.
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors		Yes	Inferred from accessible entrance availability
Security Checkpoint	No		No information found regarding security checkpoints.
Use of Mobility Aids	No	Yes	The Chicago Riverwalk is designed to be fully wheelchair accessible, with smooth, level paths and ramps.
Accessible Seating (Theater)	No	Yes	The Chicago Riverwalk is designed to be fully wheelchair accessible, with smooth, paved paths and ramps. Accessible seating areas are abundant.

Location

2 NORTH LASALLE ST., FLOOR 2, CHICAGO, IL 60602

Getting To and From

Find essential details on parking, drop-off points, and accessibility to make your visit smooth and hassle-free.
Check the table below for more information.

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Additional Info / Things to Know
On Site Parking Garage or Lot	Yes	No	There is no official parking garage for the Chicago Riverwalk.
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	Yes	No	No specific drop-off/pick-up areas were mentioned, but the CTA subway and Metra stations are nearby.
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	Multiple private garages for parking vehicles are available in the area around the Riverwalk. Street parking is available on Lowest Wacker Drive between Lowest Michigan Avenue and Field Drive, with free street parking on Sundays.
Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	ADA compliant ramps providing vertical connection between Upper Wacker and the Riverwalk are located at the East side of State Street, West side of Clark Street, and West side of Franklin Street. CTA Blue Line exit at Clark and Lake Streets station and CTA Red Line exit at State and Lake Streets station both have ADA accessible ramps within two blocks of the Riverwalk.
Site Map/Floorplan	Yes	Yes	An accessibility ramp location map is available.

Inside the Venue

Get to know what to expect indoors—from seating layouts to restrooms and concessions.

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Additional Info / Things to Know
Dedicated Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	ADA compliant ramps providing vertical connection between Upper Wacker and the Riverwalk are located at the East side of State Street, West side of Clark Street, and West side of Franklin Street. CTA Blue Line exit at Clark and Lake Streets station and CTA Red Line exit at State and Lake Streets station both have ADA accessible ramps within two blocks of the Riverwalk.
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors		Yes	Inferred from accessible entrance availability
Security Checkpoint	No		No information found regarding security checkpoints.
Use of Mobility Aids	No	Yes	The Chicago Riverwalk is designed to be fully wheelchair accessible, with smooth, level paths and ramps.
Accessible Seating (Theater)	No	Yes	The Chicago Riverwalk is designed to be fully wheelchair accessible, with smooth, paved paths and ramps. Accessible seating areas are abundant.

Onsite Accessibility

Learn about ramps, elevators, restrooms, and other accessible features available during your visit

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Additional Info / Things to Know
Restrooms	Yes	No	No information found regarding accessible restrooms.
Elevators	Yes	No	Not available. However, they are planned in future builds.
On-Site Dining	Yes	Yes	The Riverwalk contains restaurants, bars, cafes, and waterfront cafes. The page mentions "Best river walk dining in Chicago happy hour every Monday - Thursday from 3-6pm."
Theater, Auditorium, etc. (Museum)

Our Guidelines

1. Make Accessibility Info Easy to Find - Dedicated Website Accessibility Page

Clearly post detailed accessibility information online, covering parking, entrances, interior pathways, site plans, and more.

2. Include All Mobility Devices

Consider walkers, canes, crutches — not just wheelchairs. Provide specifics for a variety of mobility needs. Include people who use different devices in the conversation.

3. Go Beyond ADA Compliance

ADA is the minimum. Strive for real-world accessibility through thoughtful design and ongoing improvements.

4. Visibility = Accessibility

If disabled visitors aren't present, barriers may exist. Transparency and preparation are the keys to inclusion. Empower everyone to attend.

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