Canoe Access Locations
Eaton Preserve23601 W. 135th St., Plainfield |
Electric Park15200 S. Vista Ln., Plainfield |
Rivertowne Parkway17844 NE Frontage Rd, Plainfield |
RiverviewDupage River Trail, Plainfield |
Fishing Docks
*There is no swimming, boating, ice skating, or ice fishing allowed on Plainfield Park District ponds per Park District ordinance.
Boyscout Park23729 W. Ottawa St., Plainfield |
Old Renwick TrailAt the intersection of Indian Head Ln |
Van Horn Woods East17200 S. Frontage Rd., Plainfield |
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Safety Guidelines
- Wear your life jacket and keep it snug.
- Dress in layers and bring some clothes in a waterproof bag.
- The river may not be cleared. Watch for and avoid fallen trees or branches reaching into the water. If you capsize near a log, get on top to avoid entrapment by underwater limbs. Walk around any hazard about which you have a doubt. Always portage a dam.
- Do not go into faster water unless you are sure you can safely paddle through. Do not paddle in flood waters or after heavy rain.
- Carry a map, keep track of your location, bring a cell phone in a waterproof bag, and in case of emergency, call 911 and give the location of the nearest bridge.
- Learn to control your boat and paddle with people who know the river. Tell someone your plans and expected return time. Consider taking a paddling clinic or class and/or joining a club.
