Can you kayak on Whalon Lake?
Canoeing/Kayaking The preserve features a canoe/kayak launch on the lake. No launch pass is required.
Can I kayak at Herrick Lake?
Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton is one of our most popular preserves for kayaking, fishing and picnicking. And now you can host your birthday party, field trip or corporate outing here, too!
Can you grill at Whalon Lake?
Yes, but a permit is required along with a $25 per hour fee.
Can you boat on DuPage River?
Private Watercraft on Rivers If you’re boating on either branch of the DuPage River or on Salt Creek, you don’t need a Forest Preserve District permit but you do need to follow all state regulations.
Will County off leash dog parks?
The District offers dog parks at the following Will County forest preserve locations:
- Forked Creek Preserve – Ballou Road Access in Wilmington.
- Hammel Woods – DuPage River Access in Shorewood.
- Lower Rock Run Preserve – McClintock Road Access in Joliet.
- Messenger Marsh in Homer Glen.
- Plum Valley Preserve in Crete Township.
Is Whalon Lake open?
Whalon Lake was once a quarry and is now a lake open to the public.
What time does Herrick Lake close?
The preserve is open daily from one hour after sunrise until one hour after sunset.
Can you swim at Blackwell Forest Preserve?
Today, the red and white “No Swimming” signs posted at Blackwell Forest Preserve betray the many happy memories people have of the beach. But district officials hope that a state grant of $252,000, acquired last year, will allow the property to become a memorable family destination again.
Can you picnic at Waterfall Glen?
Picnics and pets: There are several spots within Waterfall Glen to enjoy a picnic, but definitely consider the shelter near the Des Plaines River scenic overlook in the southwestern corner of the site (the Lemont Road parking lot offers the quickest access).
Can you paddle board on the DuPage River?
Paddleboards must be under 20 feet long, and visitors must have valid private watercraft permits, which are $5 per day or $30 per year for DuPage residents and $10 per day or $50 per year for nonresidents. Paddleboarders must wear properly fitting, wearable Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices.
How fast is the DuPage River flowing?
between 1-4 MPH
The Dupage river flows between 1-4 MPH, averaging 2. The gradient for the entire trip averages 5.5 feet.
Will County dogs limit?
The city’s two-dog limit per household is under review. A Joliet City Council committee took up the question of how many dogs are too many on Wednesday. The subject came up when staff sought a new process for dealing with multi-dog complaints to avoid neighbor versus neighbor confrontations at city hearings.