Jacques Park

Jacques Park offers public access to the Mississippi River in Prescott, located in scenic Pool 4 of the Upper Mississippi River Valley. The 25-foot-wide concrete ramp is suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats of various sizes. This location provides convenient access to one of North America's major waterways at a point where the river is substantial and well-developed for recreation.

Paddlers should be aware that they're accessing a major river system with significant flow—the Mississippi averages over 685,000 cubic feet per second at this reach. The river here maintains an average velocity of 11.24 feet per second, making it suitable primarily for experienced paddlers and boaters. The area lies within the Upper Mississippi River Valley between Red Wing, Minnesota and Winona, Minnesota, offering scenic surroundings and multiple nearby access points for trip planning.

For current information on amenities, hours, fees, and parking, contact Pierce County Parks or check the Wisconsin DNR's boating access website. Several private marinas and other public landings are located nearby if you need additional services such as camping, provisions, or transient docking.