Maywood Grove features an accessible carry‑in canoe landing that provides easy access to the Des Plaines River and serves as the home of the Greater Maywood Paddling Program.
On this page:
Location & Things to Do
Maywood Grove
Entrance
Things to Do & Amenities
- Parking
- Accessible Portable Bathroom
- Accessible Canoe Landing
Picnic Groves
- Accessible Grove #1
(with shelter)- Accessible May 1 to October 31.
- Distance to parking: 165 ft
- Distance to accessible portable bathroom: 125 ft
- Capacity: 200 people
Hours
Year-round: Sunrise to SunsetClosures & Alerts
Accessible Canoe Landing
Maywood Grove features an accessible canoe landing for canoes and kayaks, providing access to the Des Plaines River.
Greater Maywood Paddling Program
Located at Maywood Grove, the Greater Maywood Paddling Program provides opportunities for organized groups within the Maywood community to connect to nature and water through kayaking experiences.
Group leaders are trained on kayaking, use and care of kayaking gear and how to lead groups on kayaking trips. Once certified, trained leaders will have access to the Kayak Gear Library, which has all the supplies needed for an organized group paddling trip.
To learn more about the program or to become a paddling group leader, email experience.kayaking@cookcountyil.gov.