Construction of Navy Pier Marina in Chicago made great strides this winter, setting their sights on opening by early Summer 2025. Crews worked throughout the winter, braving the frigid temps, driving piles, connecting miles of pipes and conduits, and installing dozens of docks. Meanwhile, off-site in nearby Buffalo Grove, IL, the marina's one-of-a-kind Boater Amenities Building was fabricated using 12 recycled shipping containers, each of which was skillfully adapted and reconfigured into a 2-story building that will be home to Navy Pier Marina's offices, ship's store, lounge areas, and bathrooms.

This new marina will offer daily and hourly transient dockage all season long. Boaters from Lake Michigan and beyond will have access to the many attractions of Navy Pier and Chicago on almost 8,000 linear feet of broadside (side-tie) floating docks for vessels up to 180' LOA. 

Searching for a place where several vessels can rendezvous, and your entire group can moor together? Navy Pier Marina offers the space and flexibility to accommodate your entire armada. Slip reservations can be made at navypiermarina.com.

"We are thrilled with the construction progress resulting from our team's collective efforts," said Randy D. Podolsky, the project's developer. "This marina is a testament to the collaboration, hard work, and dedication of its design engineers, Edgewater Resources; marine general contractor, J.F. Brennan; container conversion specialists, S.I. Container Builds; dock manufacturer, Structurmarine; and their valued subcontractors."

No longer will the lack of a recreational marina at Navy Pier prevent waterborne tourists from accessing and enjoying everything Chicago's lakefront has to offer.  The new docking space will also host a bicycle repair station and a pet relief area, ensuring comfort for all on board.

In a nod to what is sure to be a truly remarkable first season, Navy Pier Marina invites all boat enthusiasts to attend the in-water 2025 Chicago International Boat Show at Navy Pier Marina on August 21 - 24. Visit the official CHIBS website for more information.

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