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Miller Park Paddle Boats
2025 Season: May 17th - September 1st
The Paddle Boats are located at Miller Park Lake. Paddle Boats are great for some family weekend summer fun! Take part in this excellent opportunity for family time, spending the day in the park. Those under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult and all riders are required to wear a lifejacket provided by BPRD. The facility only accepts cash.
Hours of Operation:
- Fridays: 4:00-7:00PM
- Saturdays: 12:00-5:00PM
- Sundays: 12:00-5:00PM
- Holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July & Labor Day): 9:00AM-12:00PM
NOTE: Last paddle boat is available 30-minutes prior to the listed closing time.
Daily Admission Fee:
2 & Under - Free
Ages 3 & Over - $3.00
*Per 30-minute ride
Paddle Boat Fishing Fee:
Ages 16 & Over - $5.00
*For 1-hour ride, must show fishing license
Miller Park Paddle Boats - Rules & Regulations
2025 Special Events:
- Sunday, June 15 - Father's Day Special
- Friday, July 4 - Happy Birthday America
- Saturday, August 30 - Dollar Day
- *See Summer Brochure for event details
Group Outings:
Group visits are the perfect way to celebrate any occasion! Discounted rates are available for groups of 50+ wishing to visit Miller Park Paddle Boats!
Group Outings can happen during any day of the week. Outings must be scheduled for a two-hour minimum.
- Monday–Thursday - 9:00AM-6:00PM
- Friday - 9:00AM-4:00PM
- Saturday-Sunday - 9:00AM-12:00PM
Questions on Group Outings? Call us at (309) 434-2260!
Click HERE for the Group Outing Request Form
