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Clark Island Recreation Area Access

Clark Island Recreation Area is a 10-acre park featuring three islands connected by bridges along the Fox River, offering an accessible canoe launch that is part of the National Water Trails System.

The site includes an 11,000-square-foot skate park, Woodard Field for baseball, fitness court, walking/biking paths, fishing areas, two rentable shelters with electricity, and seasonal restroom facilities, with two parking lots providing convenient "Park and Pedal" access to the Fox River Bike Trail.


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