Expanding Paddler’s Access to Illinois Rivers: An online conversation supporting House Bill 4807
Did you know Illinois has 26,000 miles of paddleable waterways, relatively few of which are considered "public waters"? Join Scott Hays, President and Advocacy Chair of the Illinois Paddling Council for an online conversation to build support among the paddling community for HB4807, a bill in our General Assembly to expand paddler's access to Illinois…
Annual Illinois River Cleanup
Illinois River Various - see map, ILMark your calendars for Earth Day with cleanup sites on land or on water across our entire watershed. Please register online. Cleanup site locations are below with a map link for each site. Pick the section that you care about! Join us at the IRWP lake pavilion in Cave Springs between 12:30 and 2:30 pm…
Current Buster – Fox River, St Charles, IL
Race for both kayaks and Canoes Short race and long race: both go upstream and return 50th Anniversary of the race this year! There is a class for whatever you are paddling Hosted by The St. Charles Canoe Club
DuPage River Sweep
West Chicago - Warrenville West Chicago, ILJoin us for this annual clean-up sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage and the Conservation Foundation, among others. We'll pick up trash along the West Branch from Winfield to Warrenville or sites to be named later. Morning paddle only. Bring PFD (must wear on river). Car shift: 8:30. Launch: 9:00.
Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon
Des Plaines River Libertyville, IL
Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race
Prisco Community Center 115 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, ILJoin us on Saturday, June 1 to experience the excitement of paddling the scenic Fox River! Paddlers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in this long-standing tradition that dates back to the 1960's. When you reach the finish line at Prisco Community Center there will be a post-race party and awards ceremony…
Without Limits: Adventure for All
Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch IL, United StatesEnjoy climbing and kayaking in this program specially designed for individuals with a primary physical disability or visual impairment. Registration Required:Call Central/Southwest Zone at 312-533-5751
Teen Exploration Day: River Kayaking 101
W Cermak Rd, west of Des Plaines Ave Cook County, IL 6054 IL, United StatesLearn how to kayak on moving water. Class includes a 3-mile trip down the Des Plaines River. Instruction, equipment, kayaks and shuttle provided. Ages 13 & up. Registration Required:Call Central/Southwest Zone at 312-533-5751
Juneteenth Paddling
Little Calumet Boat Launch Jackson St, east of S Ashland Ave, Cook County, IL, United StatesExperience the African American Heritage Water Trail. Near Riverdale. Registration Required:Call South Zone at 312-415-2970
Morning Solstice Paddle
Busse Lake Boating Center E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, east of I-290/Hwy 53Celebrate the summer solstice by paddling Busse South Pool. Ages 5 & up. Registration Required:Call North/Northwest Zone at 773-758-8899
Friends of the Forest Preserves: Paddling at Kickapoo
Halsted St, south of W 144th St Halsted St, south of W 144th St, Riverdale, IL, United StatesEnjoy an afternoon out paddling. Registration Required:Email Jessica Becker at jessica.becker@cookcountyil.gov or call 312-415-2970
Firecracker Race – Mississippi River
We are moving the Firecracker Race date back to where it all started, close to Independence Day. The Firecracker Race will again be held on the Mississippi River on Saturday July 6, 2024. Just as last year, paddlers will race on a 15 mile downriver course from Grafton access to the Alton riverfront (see map…