Twilight Historical Kayak Tours
Summer is finally here! Celebrate the arrival of the season with the summer's first kayaking event.
Since 1997, Wateriders has offered historical kayak tours on the Chicago River downtown. This summer, the Evanston Recreation Division and Wateriders are offering a unique look at Evanston’s history and architecture from the peaceful platform of a kayak. No experience is required for this leisurely paddle.
We’ll explore the history of Evanston and its lakefront and how Daniel Burnham’s Evanston-based visions remade our region. Stops include the wreck of the George Morley, the Grosse Point Lighthouse and the Baha’i House of Worship (Temple) in Wilmette. Participating as a couple with our kayak? One person pays “our kayak” fee and one pays “your kayak” fee.
Instructors: Wateriders
Location: Meet at Dempster Street Beach Office
Age Level: 14+ yrs. or 10-14 yrs. with an adult
Fee (our kayak): $50 R/$60 NR
Fee (your kayak): $30 R/$35 NR Length: 1 session
See the schedule below and be sure to sign up!
| Class # | Date | Day | Time |
| 722216A1 | June 16 | Th | 6-7:45pm |
| 722216B1 | June 30 | Th | 6-7:45pm |
| 722216C1 | July 15 | F | 6-7:45pm |
| 722216D1 | August 12 | F | 6-7:45pm |
Can't get enough of the kayak fun? Sign up for a kayak fishing trip!
Learn the art of fishing in and around the shores of Evanston under your own power in this catch-and-release program. We will teach you cast and retrieve techniques, as well as lure/bait choice to best maximize your Great Lake fishing adventure!
We will target smallmouth bass, perch, bluegill and more. Each class will have a quick on-shore demo and 90 minutes on the water. We will supply all of the necessary equipment except a fishing license. Fee assistance is not available.
For more info., please call the Dempster St. Beach Office at 847.866.4167 during the beach season. In spring or early summer, call 847.866.2913.
Location: Meet at Dempster Street Beach Office
Age Level: 14 years and older. However, youth age 10-14 may enroll if with adult in the same kayak
Fee with kayak rental: $50 R/$65 NR Fee with your kayak: $35 R/$50 NR
Length: 1 session
See the schedule below and be sure to sign up!
| Class # | Date | Day | Time |
| 722001A1 | June 24 | F | 6-7:45pm |
| 722001B1 | July 22 | F | 6-7:45pm |
| 722001C1 | August 11 | Th | 6-7:45pm |
| 722001D1 | August 25 | Th | 6-7:45pm |
For more information on kayak trips or other lakefront and beach events in Evanston, visit the City of Evanston's Parks & Recreation Division's webpage.