CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON - will reopen on May 24, 2025
Kayak and Pedal Boat Rental Hours (weather permitting)
Regular Hours:
(Season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day)
- Monday through Friday: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Modified Hours: 2025 Hours TBA
- May 28-31, 2024 | 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
- July , 2024 | 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
- September , 2024 (Labor Day) | 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Back to School Hours: 2025 Hours TBA
- August 14-15, 19-22 & 26-29, 2024 | NO RENTALS
- August 16, 23 & 30, 2024 | 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
- August 17-18, 24-25 & August 31-September 1, 2024 | 12 p.m.–7 p.m.
*Last boat rental (1) hour before closing. During windy/inclement weather conditions, pedal boat and kayak rentals will be suspended. Boat rental is closed when Centennial Pool is closed.
Rules and Guidelines
BOATER INFORMATION
- Rentals are made thru the Centennial Park Aquatic Center cashier's office.
- Fees must be paid in advance. Deposit will be returned after any late fees have been applied.
- All rentals are on a first come, first served basis.
- Renters must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid driver's license or state ID to rent watercraft.
- All renters 18 years and up are required to sign a waiver. Those under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian (18 years or older) sign a waiver on their behalf.
- Rentals are a minimum of 1 hour. Boats returned later than 10 minutes after the hour will be assessed an additional 30 minute fee. Boats returned more than 30 minutes after the hour will be assessed a full hour rental fee.
- All patrons are required to wear a Village of Orland Park life vest at all times while on the lake.
- Fishing from pedal boats or kayaks is not permitted.
- Docking boats anywhere other than the boat launch is not permitted unless there is an emergency.
- Renters are responsible for damage, or loss to the boats and/or equipment.
- NO pets are allowed on pedal boats or kayaks.
KAYAK REGULATIONS
- Must be 12 years of age or older to operate kayak.
- Participants ages 12 to 15 may utilize a kayak when accompanied by a person 16 years of age or older in another kayak.
- Participants age 8 to 11 may only utilize a 2-person kayak and must be accompanied by an individual 16 years of age or older.
- No one under the age of 8 years may utilize a kayak.
PEDAL BOAT REGULATIONS
- Must be 14 years of age or older to operate pedal boat.
- Participants under the age of 14 must be accompanied by at least one individual 16 years of age or older.
- No one under the age of 5 years is permitted on a pedal boat.
- Sitting on laps is not permitted.
BOATING GUIDELINES AND PERSONAL WATER CRAFT
- Boats must leave the bay area while fishing.
- Swimming and wading is prohibited.
- No more than 12 boats are allowed on the lake at one time.
- Boats may only be launched and retrieved at the boat launch.
- Boats with electric trolling motors allowed.
- Gas motors must be propped in the up position.
- Maximum length is 16 feet.
- No jet skis or inflatable boats.
- Must have one Coast Guard approved wearable life jacket for each person on board.
- All boats 16 feet in length must contain at least one Type IV throwable personal flotation device in addition to above.
- Each boat must have at least one oar or paddle.
Rental Fees
Rental Type |
Fee |
Deposit (refundable) |
$20 CASH |
Kayak |
|
Per Hour
|
$10 per person |
Per half hour over initial hourly rental
|
$5 |
Pedal Boat |
|
Per Hour
|
$20 per boat |
Per half hour over initial hourly rental
|
$5 |