Ping Tom Memorial Park Boardwalk - Chicago, IL - Non-Coastal Boardwalks on Waymarking.com

This boardwalk is located in Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood. The boardwalk allows visitors to get close to the Chicago River.

The World Landscape Architecture blog provides the following description:

"[A] 300-linear foot iconic red railing lines a boardwalk that guides visitors along the naturalized river edge, comprised of native emergent species which helps cleanse the water of the Chicago River and create habitat for aquatic species. Eventually this boardwalk will continuously connect to the Chicago Riverwalk and the Loop. The park is home to one of the only naturalized shorelines along the south branch of the Chicago River – a priceless amenity and an important component of the city’s push to clean up the industrial waterway, refocusing development on utilizing the river as a recreational resource. Rolling hills are adorned with native prairie plants and authentic Taihu stones, and are navigated through a series of pedestrian trails, popular with walkers, runners, and bikers." (visit link)

Approximate boardwalk length (feet): 300 What is the boardwalk over?: The south branch of the Chicago River Boardwalk material: unknown

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