The Burnham Park Yacht Club is one of the most active yacht clubs in the Chicago Area. Activities involve all facets of recreational boating including sail, power, educational and social. The sail fleet involves a variety of interests from pure racing to casual cruising. The club sponsors five offshore racing regattas each season.
The Club's history of participation in civic and public services projects is well known. From the early days continuing on till today, the Burnham Park Yacht Club has sponsored events that have provided enjoyment to many. Throughout its history the Club facilities are used for organizations that have association with boating and the Club has held hundreds of seminars that educate and foster knowledge of seamanship, rules of the road and yachting etiquette. The Club has for many years provided a junior sailing program that has taught the art of sailing to children throughout the Chicagoland Area.