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Wild Mile, Chicago's First Floating Eco-Park, Opens Near Goose Island

The park features a floating garden, walkways and a place to rent kayaks to paddle in the Chicago River.

The first section of the park was completed in June.
The first section of the park was completed in June. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago's first-ever floating eco-park officially opens today.

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.

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