Named after an Illinois governor, the William G. Stratton State Park was developed in 1959 to provide boat access to the Illinois River. Any one of 4 public boat launching ramps will provide your start to an afternoon of boating, fishing or water-skiing. A jet ski launching area is located a short distance to the east of the boat ramps. The Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail provides a natural northern boundary for the William G. Stratton State Park. 61 miles of limestone screened trail can be enjoyed by hikers, bicyclists, nature lovers and snowmobilers.

• Launch your boat and enjoy a day of fishing and waterskiing.