There are no fees for boat launch use in the City of Janesville.
Launches are open all year between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m., except Riverside Park when gate closes for season.
Always use caution when backing your boat into a new launch and verify that the necessary depth exists to offload your boat.
Afton Road Launch in the Rock River Parkway
This site is located just south of the intersection of Afton Rd. and Rockport Rd.
This is a small launch for boats such as canoes, small powered flat-boats and row boats.
There is limited parking for vehicles with trailers.
Restrooms and drinkable water are not available.
Kiwanis Pond
This site is located at the end of the Kiwanis Pond road adjacent to the Kiwanis fishing pier.
Kiwanis Pond is designated as a "motor free" pond so only canoes, small row boats and flat bottom boats without gas powered motors may be used. Electric trolling motors are allowed.
There is very limited parking near the launch, however adequate parking is provided a short walk to the west. .
Restrooms and water are not provided.
Lions Pond
This launch is located on the west side of Lions Pond, next to the Water Utility well.
The launch is steep and the pond is only open to non-motorized craft.
The water depth just beyond the ramp rapidly reaches 18 ft. so use caution when launching boats.
During the swimming season restrooms are available at the Lions Beach Bathhouse. Benches, picnic tables and water are available at the beach as well.
Riverside Park - pictured right
This site is in the middle of Riverside Park and provides two boat piers as well as a floating mooring dock for boats and jet skis.
There is ample parking for vehicles with trailers.
The site has picnic tables and trash barrels. Restrooms are located to the north end of the park at Veterans Field.
This launch can accommodate larger river boats.
Traxler Park, Central
Located at the north end of the main park, this launch is used by the Rock Aqua Jays for river access for their shows and practices.
There is ample parking for several vehicles and trailers.
Restrooms are a short walk to the south in the center of the park.
This launch can accommodate large river boats.
Traxler Park, North
The launch is accessed on Sherman Avenue and the river, just north of the Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Convenient restrooms and picnic pavilions are available as well as drinking water.
The launch includes vehicle and trailer parking, piers for short-term boat mooring
Two picnic pavilions, additional picnic tables and other site amenities.
This launch can accommodate larger river boats.
Canoe and Kayak Specific Launch Sites
Town Square
525 S River St
101 Rockport Rd
Monterey Park - East side across from Basketball Courts
