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Motorized, LED-lit paddleboards glowing brightly as they cruise along the water at Ping Tom Memorial Park, with the Chicago skyline visible in the background.

Neon Paddle brightens Chinatown's Ping Tom Park with illuminated tours

Last year, 500 customers experienced Chicago's skyline from motorized, LED-lit paddleboards, making Neon Paddle a global rarity and a local hit.

Caitlin O'Malley·May 20, 2026