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Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve
Rockford, IL 61109, United States
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Ca
Review №1

Very peaceful all the family enjoy even my dog places to make picnic and bathrooms. I think if they put more picnic tables and bathrooms is gonna be better...

Jo
Review №2

Paved trail with lots to explore. We took our kids who are 5 and 8 and it wasnt too difficult for them to ride their bikes. Very well maintained.

Kr
Review №3

This lovely park is bordered by the Kishwaukee River. Its quiet and peaceful with options to walk on thw bile path that will take you to Blackhawk Springs or up through the actual park.

Su
Review №4

Perfect place for fishing, hiking, bicycle, and more! I love it

Jo
Review №5

Very peaceful park great for fishing, picnicking and other family events.

Ci
Review №6

Beautiful people out walking their dogs nice path walkways

Ch
Review №7

Nice location. Great for scenic photos as well as family pictures

Mi
Review №8

We use the West entrance as a takeout point. A convenient place to put in and take out canoes, kayaks, and tubes, but you will have to deal with either a steep bank in one part or a muddy bank in the other. If youre ok with that, then this place is a super convenient spot on the river.

Do
Review №9

Very nicely maintained Park. Lots of open space and river access.

SR
Review №10

Superb place for picnic or outing. Shed, grill, outdoor table chairs and that river side make the place perfect.

Jo
Review №11

Great park to fish from the open banks. Decent smallies and rock bass in the river.

Ju
Review №12

Tubing to Atwood Park from this location is so much fun! Entry & exit sites were really easy too!

Do
Review №13

Love this place. Not too crowded. Beautiful scenery. Lots of shade on path for exercisers!

Br
Review №14

Great place to tube or kayak to just wish they would make it a little more friendly to get out..

To
Review №15

Always clean and nice!! Too bad people do not clean up after themselves.

Me
Review №16

Great place for the family. Picnic tables grills and fishing. Always very peaceful

Jo
Review №17

One of the reasons I love the Rockford area

Je
Review №18

My family and I really enjoy the river

Ch
Review №19

Nice place to take in the fall foliage

Da
Review №20

Great place to view the Kishwaukee river and local wild life. Kayak and canoe landing is close to the parking lot.

Je
Review №21

Kishwaukee River is severely flooded but the park is still accessible. Park was reasonably clean with little litter. There are barrels provided throughout the park for waste as well as plenty of picnic tables and grills throughout the park.

Sh
Review №22

Wonderful place to dot and watch the river or go for a hike. Very peaceful.

Jo
Review №23

This is a Great place to Walk the Dogs, Ride your Bikes. The Trails are paved and it isnt Buggy at all. This is the first Trail in the area this year that we didnt get eaten Alive by mosquitoes. Its very well kept and quiet. There is also Access to the Beautiful Kishwaukee River for tubing, kayaking and fishing. Hope everyone enjoys this trail s much as we do.

Sh
Review №24

Ive been going To TOBC picnics for couple years now there is great people good food and great fun

St
Review №25

Beautiful place to take a walk.

an
Review №26

Love it! Nice hiking trails and picnic areas.

Li
Review №27

Kids had a blast

Ja
Review №28

Very lovely well taken path!

Ri
Review №29

Great place to be alone in winter

Ja
Review №30

Very good place

Sc
Review №31

Excellent park.

Br
Review №32

Beautiful area.

Le
Review №33

Basic walking area

Al
Review №34

This is a fun place to go to. It is the woods and it gives one the opportunity of being out in nature without having to travel far. There is a small river where people like to fish, kayak, and sometimes swim weather permitting. Having a bar-b-que is also a very popular activity.

Ir
Review №35

It was very hot and humid out so the forest preserve was nice and cool. Quite a few people were tubing down the river to stay cool. Id visit it again someday.

Da
Review №36

Wanna have some fun on land and in water?! Go to kishwaukee river, and bring rafts or canoes! Dont forget ther drinks and food!

Le
Review №37

Beautiful scenery. Quiet clean and peaceful.

Da
Review №38

Well maintained and is very immersive--makes me feel like Im in nature rather than outside looking in.

li
Review №39

Just driving thru to look at how high Kish river was. Very swift water

ji
Review №40

We love here.been going here since I was a teen.

wi
Review №41

Peace and quiet.

ja
Review №42

A great place to hike and enjoy outdoors.

Ca
Review №43

Love it amazing place to gofishing. Check out the view its something to see when the sun comes down.

Ga
Review №44

Beautiful park ... Great trails ... Paved bike path ... Rafting in the river ... Bald eagles ... Fishing

Lo
Review №45

Fun place to picnic, ride bikes, enjoy the river.

Ma
Review №46

Nature .... nurture!!

Ya
Review №47

Very well maintained,quiet, beautiful park.

Ap
Review №48

Great place to kayak and or fish.

Da
Review №49

Great paved walking trail that parallels the river. Lots of picnic areas. Very picturesque.

Ju
Review №50

Beautiful pl@ce for a family

en
Review №51

Nice place to clear your mind

De
Review №52

Kishwaukee River its a wonderful place to canoe. Stoped at Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve for lunch. Steve Larson the canoe guy is a great guy to rent canoes from. Look him up on the internet. He can do a to 2 for four-hour canoe trip for you and drop you off You can also camp on his property. This is especially pretty in the fall. Tell him the canoe man sent you.

AN
Review №53

Great place for picnics, gatherings. Bike path that connects to Blackhawk springs forest preserve.

Cu
Review №54

Great bike path down by the river

Mi
Review №55

Calm and quiet lol

An
Review №56

Very nice park

Br
Review №57

Great getaway ! Picnic anyone ?

Ja
Review №58

Very nice place to fish

Jo
Review №59

Great Forest preserve. Nice picnic shelters. Great place to either start your tubing adventure or end it from one of the other preserves.

Cr
Review №60

Good fishing. Quiet and peaceful.

Ev
Review №61

Company Picnic.

Ch
Review №62

Beautiful

Ml
Review №63

In just a few words. Beautiful...

Er
Review №64

Beautiful river access park with picnic areas, canoe launches, and trails.

Mi
Review №65

Nice, quaint area with picnic tables and the Kishwaukee river running through. Nice place to relax

Di
Review №66

Just beautiful

kr
Review №67

The kishwaukee park is a great place!

he
Review №68

Good place to end a kayaking adventure down the south branch if the Kishwaukee river.

La
Review №69

Beautiful place!! They have a stone pavilion for large parties, right by the river.

Ma
Review №70

Peaceful place by the river. Many bald eagle sightings here.

sa
Review №71

Beautiful place

Sh
Review №72

Love the nature and that its got the river flowing through

An
Review №73

East side of park has a steep drive in with multiple shelters a clif and some old concrete stairs. Much calmer than the west side. More traffic do to the pull out of the tubers and kayakers.

Ax
Review №74

Quiet and peaceful fishing spot

Do
Review №75

I went to the east side of the park and walked through. You cant even see the river. The park district does a lousy job of maintenance. They let the brush grow in from the road to the river.

Ni
Review №76

Final destination for tubing sometimes.

De
Review №77

Nice

La
Review №78

Quiet and so peaceful!

Pa
Review №79

Great Scenery

Ja
Review №80

Nice and clean great service

Ja
Review №81

Nice preserve to hang out at

Sa
Review №82

Great park

RO
Review №83

Peaceful scenic park

kr
Review №84

Good

KA
Review №85

Good

st
Review №86

Great place to walk

ms
Review №87

Relaxing!

An
Review №88

Needs cleaning

Ro
Review №89

MOSQUITOES

Li
Review №90

Beautiful

Em
Review №91

Beatifulnplace

Br
Review №92

Nice place

Ch
Review №93

Peaceful

Ed
Review №94

Peaceful

jo
Review №95

Great park

Ku
Review №96

Good kayaking

Zh
Review №97

Bit small and crowded.

Pa
Review №98

Lovely place

Ka
Review №99

Clean

Ch
Review №100

Beautiful sightseeing

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  • Address:Rockford, IL 61109, United States
  • Site:https://winnebagoforest.org/preserves/kishwaukee-river/
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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