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**Overview & Launch Details**
Riverside Park in Janesville offers convenient public access to the Rock River via a concrete boat ramp approximately 16 feet wide. The site features two boat piers and a floating mooring dock suitable for boats and jet skis. The ramp can accommodate larger river boats, making it a versatile launch point for various watercraft. Ample parking is available for vehicles with trailers near the Riverside Park sign.
**Amenities & Limitations**
The park provides picnic tables, trash barrels, and restrooms located at the north end of the park near Veterans Field. However, paddlers should note an important downstream restriction: **access is limited to the area upstream of this launch, as rocks, shallows, and rapids prevent passage downstream**. This makes Riverside Park ideal for upstream exploration but unsuitable for through-paddling trips heading downriver. The site is actively used by local groups like the Rock Aqua Jays for river access and recreational activities.
**Best For**
Kayakers and canoeists looking for a straightforward upstream paddle, as well as motorboat and jet ski users seeking a well-equipped launch facility with good parking and basic amenities.