Independence Grove Boathouse & Marina
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Drinking water
A vast natural oasis at Independence Grove Forest Preserve, featuring a 129-acre lake for diverse outdoor recreation, nature education, and special events, with boat and bike rentals available at the marina.

🌳 Vast natural oasis centered around a 129-acre lake.
🛶 Offers diverse outdoor recreation and nature education.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Explore scenic trails for walking, biking, and in-line skating.
🛶 Rent boats and bikes for lake and trail adventures.
🎶 Enjoy summer concerts with lake views.
🎣 Go catch-and-release fishing.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Play at Children's Grove playground and sand volleyball courts.
⛸️ Experience winter activities like ice skating and ice fishing.

Why Avoid

🚫 No swimming, wading, or personal watercraft allowed in lake.
🐾 No dogs, horses, or other pets permitted (except service animals).
💸 Non-residents incur entrance fees for parking.

Cost

💰 Lake County residents free, non-residents $6-12 car fee, concert nights $10 car fee.

Hours

🕒 Preserve: Daily, 6:30 am–sunset. Marina: Seasonal (May & Sep weekends, Memorial Day–Labor Day daily), 6:30 am–one hour before sunset.

🅿️ Parking

Available on-site, fees for non-residents.

✨ Amenities

🚻 Flush toilets, heated restrooms, drinking water, Relish Café & Beer Garden.

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