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This carry-in canoe landing provides direct access to the Des Plaines River via the Bensenville Ditch in Schiller Park. The site is located approximately 300 feet south of the Maywood Grove parking lot, situated at Ohio Street and Des Plaines Avenue. Paddlers should plan to park at the Maywood Grove parking area, though temporary parking is available along Des Plaines Avenue north of the landing.
As a carry-in facility rather than a developed boat ramp, this access point is best suited for kayakers and canoeists launching smaller vessels. The landing provides a convenient entry point for exploring the Des Plaines River in this section. Paddlers should contact local Cook County parks or recreation offices for information regarding current conditions, seasonal accessibility, and any specific regulations that may apply to this waterway.