Access the Waterways

If you are looking for summer activities to enjoy, you will find great places in Northwest Indiana where you can paddle.  Bring your kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and enjoy your time outdoors. The locations listed allow persons with physical limitations to access the waterways.

Fully Accessible EZ Launches

1) Hansen Park, Trail Creek  – Michigan City, IN 

2) Howe Rd. East Branch of the Little Calumet River- Indiana Dunes National Park, Porter IN

3) Veterans Park, Deep River- Lake Station, IN

4) Marquette Park, Marquette Park Lagoons – Gary, IN

5) Deep River @ Festival Park, Lake George – Hobart, IN 

EZ Launches, but not fully accessible

1) SHLT Walner Nature Preserve – East Branch of the Little Cal

2) SHLT Wykes Plampin Nature Preserve – East Branch of the Little Cal

3) Save the Dunes Peddicord Nature Preserve – Deep River