Iroquois County State Wildlife Area

The area features some of the finest and most extensive prairie-marsh and sand dune vegetation remaining in Illinois. Primarily operated as a permit pheasant hunting area, hiking, picnicking, and snowmobiling opportunities are also available.

CITY: Beaverville

Kankakee River State Park

4000-acre state park with trails for hiking and biking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, camping, picnic areas, hunting, boat launches and more.

CITY: Kankakee

Camp Shaw

Camp Shaw was established in 1956 and is the best kept secret in all of beautiful Kankakee County! Camp Shaw is also a wonderful place to hold a variety of outdoor and indoor events. It provides overnight accommodation; horseback riding, guided trail rides or group lessons and weekend packages are available. It is also an outdoor, environmental science education program encouraging interest and participation in the balanced management of natural resources.

CITY: Manteno

Willowhaven Interpretive Center

A facility of the Bourbonnais Township Park District The Willowhaven Interpretive Center is a free hands-on museum that houses natural and historical exhibits provides the community a place to learn, explore, and enjoy the splendors of nature! Displays focus on Illinois wildlife, conservation and natural history. Their most popular displays include our hands-on discovery tables with pelts, nests, feathers, tracks and more. The center also has live animal displays, aquariums, children's reading nook, computer tables and microscope lab table.

CITY: Kankakee

Kankakee River

Fifty-seven miles of river runs through Kankakee County. The Kankakee River holds the state record for northern pike, walleye, and small and large bass.

CITY: Kankakee

Haigh Quarry

Scuba dive the spring-fed quarry of 12 acres in a park-like setting. Call for reservations.

CITY: Kankakee

Aspen Ridge Miniature Golf

This fun family spot, open April-October, offers two miniature golf courses.

CITY: Bourbonnais

Legends Sportsplex

This year-round facility offers five basketball courts, eight volleyball courts, two soccer fields, a video game arcade, bumper cars, two mini-golf courses, softball batting cages, a go-kart track, climbing wall and paintball field.

CITY: Bourbonnais

Shagbark Golf & Country Club

This challenging nine-hole, par 36 course is noted for its small greens.

CITY: Onarga

Kankakee South KOA

Campsite.

CITY: Kankakee

Splash Valley Aquatic Park

Kankakee's premiere water park offers splashtacular fun for the whole family. The outdoor water park encompasses a lazy river, three waterslides, lap pool, and two zero-depth entry pools. Group rates and party rentals are available.

CITY: Kankakee

Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena

A facility of the Kankakee Valley Park District, Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena features a NHL rink, Game Zone arcade and Breakaway Cafe concessions.

CITY: Kankakee

Lake Alexander

Campsites are located on the banks of the lake in the birch trees, in the meadow nestled among the oaks and maples, and along the Kankakee River. Entertainment is planned on weekends and holidays.

CITY: Momence