DeFries Access
DeFries Access
DeFries Gardens offers canoe and kayak access to the Elkhart River via a modern restroom facility and parking area within the 13-acre River Preserve site.
The location features seasonal gardens and a 365-foot circular Calendar Garden path, making it a scenic paddling access point with amenities for day-use visitors.
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