Group Outings
For 2025 Wateriders offers an array of group outings at three different locations.
Bridgeport:
Paddle party, (where you don’t have to paddle!)
Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W 35th Street Chicago
Groups of 6 to 50 can enjoy a three hour event using both Wateriders’ dock and river access and the adjacent WitWorx event space, offering 2,500 square feet ofindoor/outdoor party space complete with kitchen, bathroom, televisions. Bluetooth speakers and BYOAnything. Paddlers and electric boaters will enjoy an exploration of this ur of blue heron, turtles in a thriving ecosystem . The Shedd Aquarium and Wateriders have worked to create an Eco tour that is a tranquil adventure.
However, for those not wanting to paddle, the space, which offers both privacy and incredible views of Bubbly Creek, is available all 3 hours. The spacious bathroom allows paddlers the chance to clean up and change into dry clothes before the rest of the event.
Also, is an electric boat option for those wishing a motorized marine tour. And while the BYO kitchen is stocked with seltzer, Mexican soda, coffee and tea, and the space offers conference, rooms, televisions, foosball and more guests can also order platters from magnificent Hewn bakers in Evanston. Platters include of breads and butter and various sweet and savory pastries. Finally, those wishing to extend the party can purchase additional hours of time.
WitWorx Event Space
Bridgeport Guided Paddle
For groups wishing to explore Bubbly Creek and the turning basin, a two hour group paddle is available for groups of 6 to 50. Endorsedby Shedd Aquarium, this adventure offers the perfect opportunity for camps, corporate teams and other urban ecoexplorers to experience nature directly in a region pof the river that Shedd Aquarium has noted for its biodiversity.
Downtown/Kingsbury Location at East Bank Club. 500 N Kingsbury
Wateriders’ classic group option is our guided Downtown paddle. Groups of 6 to 48 can enjoy a two hour guided excursion along the north, south and main branches- experiencing Chicago’s thriving Riverwalk and renowned architecture from the peaceful platform of a sea kayak.
Wateriders offers your choice of sit on top and sit in style boats, as well as singles and doubles. The adjacent East Bank Club provides bathrooms and a large store equipped with great food, water, and other provisions.
Wateriders’ narrated architectural: historical Kayak tour is available for groups of 6-28. Updated annually, this is the ‘OG’ Chicago kayak tour, the one that started the company in 1997.
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Private Non-Narrated Guided Downtown Paddle
Rockwell:
Wateriders Northwest
Rockwell on the River
3057 N. Rockwell
Wateriders’Northwest provides groups of 6-50 with an incredible exploration of a habitat filled with diverse wildlife.are Heron, turtles, and the opportunity to craft a fun time on the water and combine it with a picnic or more adult refreshments afterwards.
Rockwell is great for birthday parties, field trips, bachelor or bachelorette celebrations or corporate teams.
The Rockwell on the River complex offers dining, indoor and out, with a patio overlooking the river. Award winnySoul and Smoke barbecue offers food and drink and a distillery, Judson and Moore, schedules weekend events that can pair well with adult groups ready to celebrate after a successful paddle of the north branch’s most pristine region.
Private Events
Customized private events beyond these options are available. Please call, email or text to discuss.