Ellis Harbor 

The Ellis Harbor is a unique neighborhood consisting of people who spend their summers living on the Cedar River, some for many generations. The Harbor is located near Ellis Park and is open to the public for fishing and bird watching. A public boat launch and public restrooms are available at the harbor.

Harbor slips, stalls and storage are available for lease. Contact Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation at the Ambroz Center, (319) 286-5731, for more information. Office hours for harbor leases and renewals are 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM. 

Meetings

The River Recreation Commission provides support and guidance to the Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department. This commission meets the first Thursday of every month at 11:00 AM at the Ambroz Recreation Center, 2000 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE. Learn more >>

Ellis Harbor Business Plan/Feasibility Study

The City of Cedar Rapids has contracted with Edgewater Resources from St. Joseph, Michigan, to do a business plan and feasibility study of Ellis Harbor and quarry. The City expects Edgewater Resources to provide information and recommendations that will enhance the river and Harbor experience. 

Edgewater was chosen over other interested companies because of extensive marina experience in the Midwest, having worked on more than eighty projects with local governments and public input processes. Some of their current or recent projects in Iowa include projects at Lake Red Rock, Dubuque, Rock Island, and Clinton. They also have experience in numerous other marinas along the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Click on the links below to learn more:

Ellis Harbor Presentation

Final Ellis Harbor Plan Appendix