Recreation in Kankakee, Illinois
State Parks
Kankakee River State Park 815-933-1383
Deselm Road, Kankakee, ILThis 4,000-acre Kankakee River State Park, teeming with wildlife is located on both sides of the Kankakee River for 11 miles. It features twelve miles of cross-country... more info
Recreation Areas
Forest Preserve District of Kankakee River Valley 815-935-5630
3301 Waldron Road, Kankakee, IL 60901
Located at Shannon Bayou
A variety of educational programs are offered at this preserve, including a Children’s Nature Club, nature walks and environmental programs. more info map
Equine
Kankakee Motor Speedway 815-932-6714
3886 S Route 45/52, Kankakee, IL 60901
Routes 45/52,1mile south of I-57 exit 308
Friday night stock car racing.(May-August) more info map
Rafting & Canoeing
Reed's Canoe Trips 815-WE-CANOE
907 Noth Indiana Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901
Go canoeing on the Kankakee River. more info
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Haigh's Scuba Diving Quarry 815-932-7797
2738 East 2000 North Road, Kankakee, IL 60901
This spring fed quarry of 12 acres offers a unique diving experience with seven shallow 25 ft. platforms, a 75 ft. platform, two covered docks for deep entry, a sunken... more info map
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