Lakeland Park Boat Launch, McHenry, IL

Lakeland Park Boat Launch sits on the northwest shore of Pistakee Lake in McHenry, giving residents direct water access for fishing, kayaking, and motor boating. The facility includes a concrete ramp, dock, and trailer parking, plus nearby restrooms and picnic tables. A paved path connects the launch to the park’s 1.8-mile shoreline loop, which is open to pedestrians and cyclists and offers views across open water and cattail marsh. The surrounding neighborhood is within three miles of Route 12 retail corridors and the McHenry Metra station, while the launch itself remains a short drive from residential streets on the city’s west side. Seasonal waterfowl and occasional bald-eagle sightings add to the lakeside setting without requiring travel beyond city limits.

Boating Fishing