Paddlewheel Riverboats, St. Charles Park District

Paddlewheel Riverboats, St. Charles Park District Cruise the Fox River on an iconic paddlewheel riverboat! Offering public tours and private charters General InformationThe St. Bordered by the St.

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ed by the St. Charles Park District or Paddlewheel Riverboats will be removed. FOIA requests must be submitted following the process outlined on our website at www.stcparks.org. Charles Park Districtโ€™s parks and forest preserves, the Fox River in St. Charles is a green corridor of scenic beauty rich in history. Come aboard and enjoy travel from the era of Mark Twain on one of our daily afternoon sightseeing trips! Have a large group or special event? Schedule your next outing on a private charter cruise. Both boats have open-air upper decks for unobstructed sightseeing and the lower decks have windows that can be closed in cool or rainy weather to ensure the comfort of your guests. Using both decks each boat can accommodate 90 passengers. Call us at (630) 584-2334 for details and pricing.We hope to welcome you aboard soon!

๐“๐š๐ค๐ž ๐š ๐ฌ๐œ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐œ ๐›๐จ๐š๐ญ ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐’๐ญ. ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธStep aboard the iconic Paddlewheel Riverboats and enjoy a scenic cruise along ...
06/10/2026

๐“๐š๐ค๐ž ๐š ๐ฌ๐œ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐œ ๐›๐จ๐š๐ญ ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐’๐ญ. ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ

Step aboard the iconic Paddlewheel Riverboats and enjoy a scenic cruise along the beautiful Fox River.

๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€
Tueโ€“Fri | 1:30 PM
Juneโ€“August

Sat & Sun | 12:30 PM โ€ข 1:45 PM โ€ข 3:00 PM
Juneโ€“October

A riverboat ride is a great way to spend an afternoon, enjoy the scenery, and experience the Fox River from a different perspective.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Reserve your seats today:
https://bit.ly/4vGERgx

A Facility of the St. Charles Park District 8 North Avenue โ€ข St. Charles, IL 60174 630-584-2334 630-513-3331 Contact Us

โฌ‡๏ธโœจ Our Special Event Lineup is here! โœจโฌ‡๏ธFrom sunset cruises to family favorites and themed adventures, we've got an exc...
06/09/2026

โฌ‡๏ธโœจ Our Special Event Lineup is here! โœจโฌ‡๏ธ
From sunset cruises to family favorites and themed adventures, we've got an exciting season ahead!

www.stcriverboats.com

Park District Shout Out..... Sharing a "shout out" to Hawk Ford of St. Charles   as a Park District Partner! We are grat...
06/08/2026

Park District Shout Out..... Sharing a "shout out" to Hawk Ford of St. Charles as a Park District Partner! We are grateful for this partnership and Hawk Ford of St. Charles for the continued support of Park District events and activities.

06/04/2026

๐Ÿšค Guess what? It's time for a boat ride! ๐ŸŒž

The Paddlewheel Riverboats are cruising along the beautiful Fox River 6 days a week!

๐Ÿ“… Tuesdayโ€“Friday: Public Cruises at 1:30 PM
๐Ÿ“… Saturday & Sunday: Public Cruises at 12:30 PM, 1:45 PM & 3:00 PM

๐Ÿญ๐Ÿšข New this summer! Enjoy a family night out on the Fox River, complete with a sweet treat for every passenger. Come mak...
06/03/2026

๐Ÿญ๐Ÿšข New this summer!
Enjoy a family night out on the Fox River, complete with a sweet treat for every passenger. Come make sweet memories with us on the water! ๐Ÿฌโœจ

Set sail with your crew this summer ๐Ÿšคโ˜€๏ธEnjoy a private, one-hour cruise along the scenic Fox Riverโ€”reserved just for you...
05/27/2026

Set sail with your crew this summer ๐Ÿšคโ˜€๏ธ
Enjoy a private, one-hour cruise along the scenic Fox Riverโ€”reserved just for your group! Pack your favorite snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, sit back, and take in the views as you cruise rain or shine.

โœจ Discounted Cruises available Juneโ€“August
๐Ÿ—“ Tuesdayโ€“Friday
โฐ 12โ€“1pm or 3โ€“4pm

Gather your group and make it a ride to remember!

โญ๏ธ โฌ‡๏ธ Who is up for the challenge?! โฌ‡๏ธโญ๏ธ
05/26/2026

โญ๏ธ โฌ‡๏ธ Who is up for the challenge?! โฌ‡๏ธโญ๏ธ

๐ŸŽ’ READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? GO RUCK!
Take your Stars, Stripes & Steps experience to the next level with the Ruck Division! Grab your weighted vest or pack and tackle the 2.5-mile route while honoring Americaโ€™s 250th birthday.
Perfect for fitness enthusiasts, training groups, and anyone looking to add an extra challenge to their morning walk.

๐Ÿ’ช Ruck Division: $30/person โžก๏ธ bit.ly/4wahahM

๐ŸŽ– Includes commemorative event patch, t-shirt* & sling bag
๐Ÿ“ Mt. St. Mary Park
๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, June 27 | 8am

*Register by June 1 to guarantee your t-shirt

Show up. Celebrate big.

05/22/2026

Make a day of it in St. Charles this Memorial Day Weekend!

Enjoy the St. Charles Fine Art Show ๐ŸŽจ May 23โ€“24, and make sure to hop aboard a public cruise over the weekend and enjoy natureโ€™s artwork along the river!๐ŸŒฟ

Also, weโ€™ll be cruising on Memorial Day at:
๐Ÿ•ง 12:30 PM
๐Ÿ•‘ 1:45 PM
๐Ÿ•’ 3:00 PM

See you on the water!

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A little birdie is spreading the wordโ€ฆ ๐ŸฆPam Otto, beloved nature expert and writer of Good Natured, is joining us on the...
05/20/2026

A little birdie is spreading the wordโ€ฆ ๐Ÿฆ

Pam Otto, beloved nature expert and writer of Good Natured, is joining us on the Fox River for a special onboard visit. Sheโ€™ll be sharing her love of local wildlife and bringing her stories to life right on the boats.

Pictured below: Pam during a past cruise, signing autographs for fans onboard the riverboat, always a favorite moment!

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Saint Charles, IL
60174

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