Plank Road Meadow Boat Ramp
Plank Road Meadow Boat Ramp
Plank Road Meadow Boat Launch in Riverside offers a paved boat ramp and parking lot for trailered access to the Des Plaines River, making it one of the most convenient launch points for canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats, and trolling motor boats in the area.
The site is open daily from sunrise to sunset and includes amenities such as trash cans and nearby picnic space. Located at Ogden Avenue just east of 1st Avenue, it's managed by the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
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