Maywood Grove Canoe Landing

Maywood Grove Canoe Landing provides access to the Bensenville Ditch-Des Plaines River system in Maywood, Cook County. Located approximately 300 feet south of Maywood Grove parking lot at Ohio Street and Des Plaines Avenue, this is a carry-in canoe landing suitable for kayakers and canoeists. Park in the main Maywood Grove lot, though temporary parking is available along Des Plaines Avenue north of the access point.

This site serves as a convenient entry point for paddlers exploring the Des Plaines River area and is home to the Greater Maywood Paddling Program. As a carry-in facility, paddlers should be prepared to transport their craft a short distance to the water. The landing provides access to a lower-gradient section of the waterway, making it suitable for recreational paddling. Contact local park management for current conditions, water levels, and any seasonal access restrictions.