Byron Ball Fields Boat Launch is located near Byron High School on Maple Street (Bath Road), approximately 50 yards off the main road, serving as the starting point for paddling trips on the Shiawassee River. This access point is the beginning of a 56.

6-mile water trail system with 15 additional access sites downstream, making it ideal for kayakers and canoeists planning day trips or longer paddling adventures. The river in this section is Class I (beginner-friendly) with an average gradient of 1.

7 feet per mile, and services are available at the nearby town of Byron.