An 18-foot Duffy electric boat will offer memorable lake cruises for social gatherings starting this summer! Up to six people can enjoy a relaxing boat ride around Loomis Lake. Gate fee will be waived the day of your boat tour. No fishing or swimming is allowed off the boat. Life jackets will be provided.
Groups are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks.
Rental Details
- Age: All ages welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult
- Dates: Jun 24 - Aug 6 on Saturdays and Sundays
- Times: 3:00 - 4:15 pm, or 4:30 - 5:45 pm, or 6:00 - 7:15 pm
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Fee: $65 Resident / $77 Non-Resident
(Price is per group of up to 6 people) - Register: Call the Park Office to register (219) 462-5144
General Rules & Guidelines
- Maximum Capacity: Six guests or 1,000 lbs.
- A signed waiver is required before the Boat Tour can begin.
- There is NO swimming or fishing from the boat at any time.
- Guests are to remain on the boat for the duration of the tour.
- Please clean up after yourselves. A garbage bag will be provided onboard, with additional garbage and recycling bins available at the Park Store & various other locations throughout the park.
- Valpo Parks is not responsible for any lost, stolen, and/or damaged goods.
What to Know Before your Tour
- Guests should arrive at the Park Store no later than 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time to sign a waiver, purchase concessions, and head to the dock.
- We recommend parking in the circular lot next to the Park Store.
- The 75-minute tour length includes onboarding and disembarking- actual cruise time is 50-60 minutes.
- Charge your devices prior to arrival. The boat does not have charging ports.
- The boat has a radio/cd player on board; however, we recommend bringing a wireless speaker if you would like to play music.
- Outside food and drinks are permitted, or you may purchase them at the Park Store.
- Guests over the age of 21 are welcome to bring alcoholic beverages onboard. Valpo Parks is not liable for any damage involving and/or resulting from outside alcohol.
What NOT To Bring
- Pets
- Glass Bottles
- Tobacco Products (including e-cigarettes/vape devices)
- Illicit substances/Drug paraphernalia
Available for Purchase at Park Store
- Cold Drinks (Pepsi products, Gatorade, Water, Energy Drinks, Iced Tea)
- Pre-packaged Salty Snacks (chips, microwave popcorn)
- Assortment of Candy
- Pre-packaged Ice Cream Bars & Popsicles
- Single-use Sunscreen Packets
Boat Tours are non-refundable.