Urban Kayak Boat Launch and Restaurant Facility

About this Project

JLK is design lead for Urban Kayak’s new facility, which will include new state of the art kayak launch, Urban Cantina Restaurant, and café on the Riverwalk between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus Ave.

On the eastern most part of Chicago’s revamped Riverwalk, JLK is assisting Urban Kayak (UK) with planning, design, construction documents, and construction administration of their entire new state of the art facility to open in 2020. JLK worked in tandem with UK and 2fm to provide facilities and finishes that meet the City’s high level of service and amenities for the Riverwalk. The program includes:

• New kayak rental and safety area
• Expanded new boat launch
• A unique Urban Cantina restaurant
• Café adjacent to the lakefront
• Upscale gaming area

Upon completion, the facility will cover 18,000 square feet of the Riverwalk, being the last area need to complete the main branch south side River.