Discover the Tranquil Beauty of Waukegan River

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Waukegan Metra Station, exit the station and head east on Washington Street. Continue straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach Genesee Street. Turn left onto Genesee Street and continue north for about 0.2 miles. You will pass by several shops and restaurants. Once you reach the intersection with Grand Avenue, continue straight as Genesee becomes Sheridan Road. After approximately 0.3 miles, you will see the entrance to Waukegan River Park on your right. Enter the park, and follow the paths that lead to the river.

• Public Transit

  From the Waukegan Metra Station, take the Pace Bus Route 10, heading north towards Gurnee. Get off at the stop at Grand Avenue and Sheridan Road (about a 10-minute ride). From there, walk south on Sheridan Road for about 0.3 miles, and you will see the entrance to Waukegan River Park on your left. Enter the park and follow the paths to reach the river.

• Biking

  If you have access to a bike, start at Waukegan Harbor. Head south on North Harbor Drive, then take a left onto Washington Street. Continue east until you reach Genesee Street, then turn left. Follow Genesee Street north until you reach Grand Avenue, then continue straight as Genesee becomes Sheridan Road. After about 0.3 miles, the entrance to Waukegan River Park will be on your right. Park your bike at the designated bike racks and walk towards the river.