The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF), Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Union Sportsmen’s Alliance and project partners are celebrating the completion of a major public access and habitat improvement project at William W. Powers State Recreation Area, highlighted by a new accessible fishing pier and kayak launch on Wolf Lake.
Located on Chicago’s southeast side, William W. Powers State Recreation Area is Illinois’ only state park within the city limits of Chicago. The park serves as Illinois’ gateway to Wolf Lake and welcomes more than 500,000 visitors each year.
The new accessible fishing pier and kayak launch provide direct water access on Wolf Lake for anglers and paddlers of all abilities. The project includes 1,100 linear feet of new ADA-accessible concrete sidewalks and access paths, including a 500-linear-foot segment that completes a fully accessible circumferential trail, allowing visitors of all abilities to experience Wolf Lake by land as well as water…