The park features a floating garden, platforms and walkways, and a place to rent kayaks to paddle in the Chicago River.
The rainy weather cancelled the ribbon cutting this morning, but you can still take a walk on the Wild Mile along the North Branch Canal on the east side of Goose Island between Chicago and North avenues.
The park features a floating garden, platforms, and walkways; and a place to rent kayaks to paddle in the Chicago River.Future plans for the park include a fish nursery, bird rookery, art installations, fishing dock, nature amphitheater, and swimming areas.
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