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RECREATION | WILL COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE

17540 West Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433

- Camping: Renters must be an adult ages 18 or older to obtain a permit Canoeing and Kayaking: Must be ages 12 or older to launch a personal canoe or kayak at Monee Reservoir, Youth ages 17 or younger must be accompanied by an adult, Individuals renting canoes or kayaks must be ages 18 or older - Dog Parks: Open to anyone - Picnicking: Must be an adult ages 18 or older to obtain a permit - Sledding and Snowshoeing: Must be an adult ages 18 or older to rent an inner tube
- Camping Gear Rental Packages: Valid credit card, Photo ID, Completed rental agreement at the time of pickup - Dog Parks: Current rabies tag number and expiration date for all dogs - Sledding and Snowshoeing Rental: Photo ID
- Boating: Boats may be launched between April 1 - October 31 - Camping Gear Rental Package Pick Up: Wed 12 pm-4 pm, Thu-Fri 8 am - 4 pm - Camping Gear Rental Package Returns: Mon-Tue 8 am-4 pm - Canoe and Kayak Rental: May 1-Sep 20 - Picnic Shelters: Summer Mon-Sun 8 am-8pm Fall/Spring Mon-Sun 8 am-6 pm Winter Mon-Sun 8 am-4 pm
(708) 534-8499

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(708) 946-2216

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https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/activities
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- Many activities are free. Some fees are required for permits or rentals, Contact for more information - Boating: Anchor, canoe, kayak, pedal boat, rowboat, and trolling motor and/or battery rental fees vary. Contact for more information - Camping: Will County Resident: $20 per night, Non-Will County Resident: $40 per night, 50% discount offered to youth group organizations, Camping gear rental packages available for $20 per night. Must be rented in conjunction with a camping permit and requires a reservation - Canoe and Kayaking: $20 deposit per boat rental, $15 for 30 minutes or $30 for half a day, $20 late return fee - Dog Parks: Fees vary depending on permit type, $2 service fee for online permit sales, Contact for more information- - Fishing: License fees vary, Contact for more information

Will County, Illinois

Description

Offers a wide variety of recreational activities for residents, including:
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing/kayaking
- Cross-country skiing
- Dog parks
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hiking/running
- Horseback riding
- Ice skating
- In-line skating
- Picnicking
- Sledding
- Snowshoeing
- Wildlife viewing

Providing organization

WILL COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE

Organization offering recreational activities for youth and the public.