St. Joseph County Parks

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Leisure Activities
Canoe and Kayak Disc Golf | Free Fishing | Group Canoe


Canoe and Kayak the St. Joseph River

  • Friday-Sunday and Holidays, beginning May 24
    Closed Monday-Thursday(except holidays)
    St. Patrick’s County Park: Brown Barn
  • 11am to 4pm  (Long trip rental ends at 2pm);
    Friday shuttles depart on the hour;
    Vessels must be returned no later than 7pm.
    (all hours weather permitting)
  • 1-person kayak: $18 short trip and $25 long trip
    Canoe short trip: $23 up to 4 hours
    Canoe long trip: $30 up to 5 hours (not available on Fridays)
    Plus gate fee

Get your family and friends together and canoe the beautiful St. Joseph River! Also a great idea for clubs, businesses and groups of all ages! Packages include shuttle service, canoes, paddles and required life jackets. Parental signature is required for renters under the age of 18. Not recommended for children 3 years of age or younger. Limited kayak rentals available. Need five or more canoes? No problem, call ahead to reserve a caravan of canoes at least ten days prior to your trip. Have your own vessel? We provide shuttle service for $7 during shuttle operations. Beginners and families may also use our pond for practice and fun for $7/hour. .

Canoe and Kayak 

Disc Golf

  • Open daily, Pro Shop hours vary
  • Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park
    Pro Shop located in Gate House
  • Course open 10am to park closing,
    Pro Shop hours vary
  • Daily pass: $4/adult; $3/youth (15 and under)
    Annual pass: $30/adult; $20/youth (15 and under)
  • Annual gate/disc golf combo pass: $50

Bring your friends! Bring your family! See what disc golf is all about. Check out the Pro Shop for all your disc golfing needs. We carry INNOVA disc golf bags and a great selection of INNOVA discs, including tie-dyed discs!

Disc Golf 

Free Fishing Days

  • April 20, May 18, June 1 & 2
  • St. Joseph County Parks
  • 10am to 8:30pm
  • Gate fee in effect

These days only, Indiana residents may fish without a state fishing license in Indiana waters. Free Fishing Days were created by the Indiana General Assembly in 1995 and are designated each year by the director of the Department of Natural Resources to promote angling as a recreational activity.

Free Fishing 

Group Canoe Rental

Monday, March 4 we will begin taking reservations for group canoe rentals (10 or more canoes) on the St. Joseph River. To print off reservation information click here. For more information or to make a reservation call 574/654-3155.

Group Canoe


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