Miles of hiking trails afford solitude with lakeside and streamside views. Many paved trails can also accomodate bicycles. The park offers varied wildlife habitat including white-tailed deer, waterfowl, wading birds, song birds and migrating birds. Fishing is abundant on Lake Galena. Fisherman can expect the chance to catch bass, walleye, catfish, bluegill, carp and other native species.
Boats are limited to an electric motor only.
Recreational boating includes wind surfing, sail boating, canoeing and row boating. The Nature Center offers numerous nature trails and bird blinds. The Solar Building has a weather center, maps, lookouts, wildlife and educational displays and a gift shop, where one can purchase wildlife feeding supplies, books, videos and other souveniers. All rights reserved.