You'll find Central Park Boat Ramp on Skokie River in Highland Park. It's a public boat ramp. Chicago is the nearest big city, about 25 miles away. If it's full, Nature Play Garden Boat Ramp in Glencoe is 2.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Highland Park, IL |
| Water | Skokie River |
| Park | Central Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Skokie River has 3 more public launches besides Central Park Boat Ramp. Boat ramps on Skokie River
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Central Park Boat Ramp is in Highland Park, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Central Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Skokie River, in Highland Park.
The map data has no fee details for Central Park Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Tower Road Canoe put-in in Winnetka, about 5.2 miles away.
Nature Play Garden Boat Ramp in Glencoe (2.8 miles), Tower Road Canoe put-in in Winnetka (5.2 miles) and Tower Road Accessible Fishing Area in Winnetka (5.3 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby