River Bend Landing

River Bend Nature Center (formerly affiliated with Racine YWCA, now a county park run by a dedicated non-profit staff) has a canoe landing. The park is open to the public during daylight hours (though building hours vary).

A number of trails are maintained on the property. If you want to 'stretch your legs' a bit, take a walk around, but please be respectful of the property.

We do not generally recommend this as a take-out (unless you are using their boats, kept locked in racks right near the river) since it is about 0.3 mile carry to the parking area, and our listed take-out is far shorter carry to your vehicle(s).

This may change in the future, since the county board unanimously approved removal of Horlick Dam. Bidding for that project has not yet been done. Once the dam is removed, and we see what has been submerged under the millpond, it may be recommended to take out here. Stay tuned for updates!