fun on the fox
Pottawatomie Park Rentals
Pottawatomie Park (rentals at River Mini Golf)
8 North Avenue, St. Charles
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RENTALS: Kayaks, Pedal Boats, Paddlewheel Riverboat
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PRICING: Kayaks and Pedal Boats are $17/hour per boat (pick-up/drop-off not available) | Paddlewheel Riverboat admission is $8.50 per adult, $7 children 15 and under | Begins May 18 - mid-August
St. Charles
Public Boat Launches
Pottawatomie Park (rentals at River Mini Golf)
8 North Avenue, St. Charles
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MOTOR BOATS & JET SKIS: Daily and season passes are required and can be purchased on site at Boy Scout Island or Pottawatomie Community Center.
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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
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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.
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PRICING: $8.50 per person, $7 children 15 and under | Begins May - October
St. Charles
Sculptures in the Park
Mt. St. Mary's Park​
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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​
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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
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RENTALS: Bicycles, Kayaks, Canoes, and Paddle Boards
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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
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***Shuttle service pick-up available for water sports!
Geneva
fishing locations
Illinois State Fishing Licensing required​
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Bennett Park | Island Park | Old Mill Park | Various ponds throughout the area
Geneva
Pedal boat Rentals
Batavia Depot Pond
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RENTALS: Pedal Boats
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PRICING: $10 for 30 minute rental – up to 4 individuals | $7 for 30 minute rental during the special extended hour days
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HOURS: Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day Weekend (weekend operation only during the school district schedule) | Monday - Friday 5:00-8:00 pm | Saturday-Sunday 1:00-6:00 pm
Batavia
naperville kayak
Whalon Lake | Royce Road, Naperville
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RENTALS: Kayaks + Paddle Boards
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PRICING: Kayaks: $10 single per 45 minutes, $20 tandem per 45 minutes, or $15 for fishing kayak per hour | Paddle Boards: $10 for 30 minute rental
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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
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RENTALS: Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and Pedal Boats
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PRICING: $10 for 20 minutes, $15 for 40 minutes, regardless of rental item
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HOURS: Mid-May - End of September | Typically 11:00am - 7:00pm
naperville
fishing locations
Illinois State Fishing Licensing required​
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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
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RENTALS: Kayaks, Canoes, and Tubes
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PRICING: Kayaks: $35 | Canoes: $50 | Tubes: $15. Prices are PER DAY.
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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
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RENTALS: Kayaks
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PRICING: $60 per person for 1.5 - 4 hour trip down the Fox River (three itineraries to choose from) *RESERVATION REQUIRED
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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
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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!
fox river valley