BOATING
Boating Hours:
CLOSED for the season.
*Hours are weather and crowd dependent.
| Paddle boaT/Kayak Rental | Weekday | Weekend & Holidays |
| Per Person Per Hour | $6 | $7 |
| Per Person Per Half Hour | $5 | $6 |
| Ages 2-5 | $3 | $3 |
| Infants to 1 year | FREE | FREE |
Park patrons CANNOT use their own boats or motorized boats on either of the Twin Lakes
Kayak Lessons
This class is for beginners or those who would like a refresher! This is an easy, fun class and a great way to get acquainted with kayaking. Experienced instructors teach you the basic skills to have fun and be safe in a logical, thorough, step by step process. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE CLASS DATE.
Location: Twin Lakes Recreation Area
Instructor: Mike Pond, ACA Kayak Instructor
Fee: $45
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Private lessons (max of three people) are available upon request. $60 per person for 2 hours of tailored instruction. Please contact Ashley Medley for more information, 847-934-6050 x205.
| CODE | DAY | DATE | TIME | LEVEL |
| 203354-01 | TU | 6/4 | 6:00-8:00PM | BEGINNER |
| 203354-02 | TU | 6/11 | 6:00-8:00PM | BEGINNER |
| 203354-03 | TU | 6/18 | 6:00-8:00PM | INTERMEDIATE |
| 203354-04 | TU | 6/25 | 6:00-8:00PM | BEGINNER |
| 203354-05 | TU | 7/9 | 6:00-8:00PM | BEGINNER |
| 203354-06 | TU | 7/16 | 6:00-8:00PM | INTERMEDIATE |
| 203354-07 | TU | 7/23 | 6:00-8:00PM | BEGINNER |
| 203354-08 | TU | 7/30 | 6:00-8:00PM | BEGINNER |
| 203354-09 | TU | 8/6 | 6:00-8:00PM | INTERMEDIATE |
ICE Fishing Season: closed
The Park District provides ice fishing on the east lake (Donut Lake) at Twin Lakes. All ice fisherman should stop at the Twin Lakes Clubhouse and purchase a daily fishing pass before proceeding to the lake. Fishing is only allowed in designated areas. No fishing is allowed in the roped off areas in the ice skating rink. Ice conditions will be indicated by a green or red flag around Donut Lake.
Green Flag Flying
Ice has reached 8″ throughout the lake
Red Flag Flying
Ice has NOT reached a safe thickness
| DAILY | RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT |
| FAMILY | $6 | $10 |
| ADULT | $4 | $6 |
| YOUTH | $3 | $4 |
| SEASON PASS (SINGLE USER) | $25 | $35 |
| FAMILY SEASON PASS | $45 | $65 |
