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Serving Kankakee For 100 Years!

The Kankakee Valley Park District exists to acquire, develop and maintain parks; promote the conservation of natural and historical resources, and provide recreational facilities, programs, and services for the benefit of all District residents.

Established in 1925, The District serves the 28,250 residents of Aroma Park and Kankakee Townships. It is governed by five elected Park Board of Commissioners, and employs 10 full-time staff and approximately 70 part-time, seasonal, and temporary workers.

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Regatta Boat Launch and Park Closures

Friday, August 22, 2025

The following parks, parking lots and surrounding areas will be closed for the Kankakee River Valley Regatta beginning at 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 27:

▪️ Beckman Park

▪️ Beckman Boat Harbor

▪️ River Road Park

▪️ River Road Boat Launch

▪️ River Run Dog Park

▪️ Pirate Ship Park

All parks, boat launches and surrounding areas will reopening, pending any rain date, on Monday, September 1.

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