Access Site
WI
Traxler Park Central
City: Janesville, WI
County: Rock County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.69326827, -89.03214645
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Rock River
2 runs (1 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Traxler Park in Janesville offers convenient access to the Rock River, a major waterway flowing through Wisconsin. This 27-acre developed park features a dedicated boat ramp and mooring dock with accessible parking and amenities including pavilions, play equipment, and a warming house with kitchen facilities. The park is home to the Rock Aqua Jays Stadium and Veterans Memorial Plaza, making it a popular spot for both paddlers and families.
The Rock River at this location is a substantial stream—a major river comparable in size to the Mississippi or Missouri, with an average flow of approximately 8,774 cubic feet per second and moderate current velocity of 4.49 feet per second. The river maintains a gentle average gradient of 1 foot per mile in this region. Paddlers should be prepared for consistent current and typical river conditions. The site is part of the Rock River National Water Trail's urban section, and nearby takeout options (including Centerway Dam portage to the south) provide additional paddling opportunities for trip planning.
The Rock River at this location is a substantial stream—a major river comparable in size to the Mississippi or Missouri, with an average flow of approximately 8,774 cubic feet per second and moderate current velocity of 4.49 feet per second. The river maintains a gentle average gradient of 1 foot per mile in this region. Paddlers should be prepared for consistent current and typical river conditions. The site is part of the Rock River National Water Trail's urban section, and nearby takeout options (including Centerway Dam portage to the south) provide additional paddling opportunities for trip planning.
Amenities
parking
restrooms