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Pottawatomie Park Rentals
Pottawatomie Park (rentals at River Mini Golf)
8 North Avenue, St. Charles
RENTALS: Kayaks, Pedal Boats, Paddlewheel Riverboat
PRICING: Kayaks are $15/hr and Pedal Boats are $19/hour per boat (pick-up/drop-off not available) Open for the season daily beginning in May 8, from 11a - 6p through mid August
St. Charles
Public Boat Launches
Pottawatomie Park (rentals at River Mini Golf)
8 North Avenue, St. Charles
MOTOR BOATS & JET SKIS: Daily and season passes are required and can be purchased on site at Boy Scout Island or Pottawatomie Community Center.
KAYAKS & CANOES: FREE at St. Mary Park and Ferson Creek Park
St. Charles
Paddlewheel Riverboats
Pottawatomie Park (rentals at River Mini Golf)
8 North Avenue, St. Charles
Enjoy travel at a leisurely pace on one of our daily afternoon sightseeing trips or reserve a private charter cruise for your next group outing or special occasion. Lunch and dinner private charter cruises are our specialty.
PRICING: $11-12 per adult, $9-10 for children 3-15. Ages 2 and under are free | Open May - October (weekday cruises available during summer months)
St. Charles
Sculptures in the Park
Mt. St. Mary's Park
Enjoy 17 permanent collection sculptures and pieces of art along the banks of the Fox River. Then, from May to September, check out some of our rotating sculptures.
St. Charles
Fishing Locations
Illinois State Fishing Licensing required
Boy Scout Island | Mt. St. Mary Park | Pottawatomie Park | Riverside Park | Delnor Woods Park Pond | Dunham Pond | Ferson Creek Park | East Side Sports Complex Pond | River Bend Community Park Pond
St. Charles
Mill Race Cyclery
11 E. State Street, Geneva
RENTALS: Bicycles, Kayaks, Canoes, and Paddle Boards
PRICING: Bicycles starting at $15 for two hours | Kayaks and Paddle Boards starting at $30 for two hours | Canoes starting at $50 for two hours
***Shuttle service pick-up available for water sports!
Geneva
fishing locations
Illinois State Fishing Licensing required
Bennett Park | Island Park | Old Mill Park | Various ponds throughout the area
Geneva
Pedal boat Rentals
Batavia Depot Pond
RENTALS: Kayaks and Paddle Boats
PRICING: Kayaks $10 and Paddle Boats $15 for 30 minute rental – up to 4 individuals | $7 for 30 minute rental during the special extended hour days
HOURS: Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day Weekend (weekend operation only during the school district schedule) | Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 5:00-8:00 pm; Tuesday, Thursday - 12:00-2:00 pm & 5:00-8:00pm; Saturday-Sunday 1:00-6:00 pm
Batavia
naperville kayak
Whalon Lake | Royce Road, Naperville
RENTALS: Kayaks + Paddle Boards
PRICING: Kayaks: $15 single per 45 minutes, $25 tandem per 45 minutes, or $20 for fishing kayak per hour
HOURS: Memorial Day weekend - End of September | Typically 10:00am - Dusk
naperville
paddleboat quarry
Paddleboat Quarry is located along the Naperville Riverwalk near Rotary Hill and the Riverwalk Café
RENTALS: Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and Pedal Boats
PRICING: $10 for 20 minutes, $15 for 40 minutes for paddleboards; $12 for 20 minutes, $17 for 40 minutes for paddleboats
HOURS: Mid-May - End of September | Typically 11:00am - 7:00pm
naperville
fishing locations
Illinois State Fishing Licensing required
Central Area Parks
Baileywood Park | Brighton Ridge Park | Dorothea Weigand Riverfront Park | Hobson West Ponds (includes a fishing pier) | Hunters Woods | Lincoln Greenway | Rock Ridge Park | Westglen Commons | Winding Creek Park |
South Area Parks
Ashbury Park | Brook Crossings | Brook Prairie | Commissioners Park (includes a fishing pier) | Knoch Knolls Park | Springbrook Crossings | Summerfield Lake Park | Tall Grass Lakes
naperville
yak shack
301 E. Hydraulic, Yorkville
RENTALS: Kayaks, Canoes, and Tubes
PRICING: Kayaks: $35 | Canoes: $50 | Tubes: $15. Prices are PER DAY.
HOURS: Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day Weekend (weather and river condition-dependent) | 9:00am - 6:00pm
yorkville
kayak myak Rentals
Starting points in Carpentersville, South Elgin, or Batavia
RENTALS: Kayaks
PRICING: $60 per person for 1.5 - 4 hour trip down the Fox River (three itineraries to choose from) *RESERVATION REQUIRED
HOURS: Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day Weekend (weather and river condition-dependent) | 9:00am - 6:00pm
FOX RIVER VALLEY
fabulous fox water trail
From Wisconsin to Illinois, find access points to the Fox River
This website helps you plan itineraries north and south on the Fox River, discover nearly 100 access points, find mobile-friendly and printable maps, and learn some important safety features while utilizing the scenic Fox River!
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