Kankakee River State Park Deselm Road, Kankakee, IL, 815-933-1383, This 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 ski trails, a three-mile hiking trail, limestone canyons, a lovely waterfall, and a twelve-mile equestrian trail, as well as biking trails, canoeing, fishing, camping, snowmobile trails, picnic areas with shelters, hunting, and two boat ramps for launching craft with motors of 10 horsepower or less.

Forest Preserve District of Kankakee River Valley 3301 Waldron Road, Kankakee, IL 60901, Located at Shannon Bayou, 815-935-5630, A variety of educational programs are offered at this preserve, including a Children’s Nature Club, nature walks and environmental programs.

Kankakee Motor Speedway 3886 S Route 45/52, Kankakee, IL 60901, Routes 45/52,1mile south of I-57 exit 308, 815-932-6714, Friday night stock car racing.(May-August)

Reed's Canoe Trips 907 Noth Indiana Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901, 815-WE-CANOE, Go canoeing on the Kankakee River.

Haigh's Scuba Diving Quarry 2738 East 2000 North Road, Kankakee, IL 60901, 815-932-7797, 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 cabin cruiser, fish condos and eight varieties of fish. There are also 22 picnic tables, a shelter with a fireplace, eight BBQ grills, four dressing rooms, and a concessions stand. Rental equipment is available, including children's sizes, along with air and nitrox fills.