volkening lake

Volkening Lake

900 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg · 847/490-2505

Whether it's walking, fishing, picnicking, boating or simply sitting and enjoying the beautiful scenery, Volkening Lake has something for everyone. Located next to the Schaumburg Police Station and Firehouse on Schaumburg Road, the lake is an ideal location for a fun family afternoon. The boat dock has both canoes and paddle boats available. Concessions are available and include soft drinks, popcorn and candy.

Volkening Lake also offers Paddle Boat Parties for children ages 6 to 12 from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Tribute Park is located at Volkening Lake.

2012 Hours of Operation 

School Hours:
May 26 to June 3 and Aug. 21 to Sept. 2
Monday to Friday 4 to 7PM
Saturday & Sunday 12 to 7PM
   
Summer Hours:
June 4 to Aug. 20
Monday to Friday 1 to 8PM
Saturday & Sunday 12 to 7PM
   
Holiday Hours:
1/2 hour rentals only
Fourth of July
1 to 6PM
Memorial Day 1 to 6PM
Labor Day 1 to 6PM

Boat Rental Fees

All rental fees include life jackets.

Canones & Paddles:

  • Family Passholder: Free
  • Non-Family Pool Passholder: $8/hour or $4/half hour

Paddle Boats:

  • Family Pool Passholder: Free
  • Non-Family Pool Passholder: $8/hour or $4/half hour

Rules and Regulations

  1. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by an adult to use canoes or paddle boats.
  2. Life jackets must be worn at all times in a canoe or paddle boat.
  3. Tipping of canoes, water fights and general horse play will not be tolerated.
  4. Only two persons per two-man paddle boats and four persons per four-man paddle boats.
  5. Anyone not following all rules set up by the Schaumburg Park District will lose all boating privileges for the day.
  6. Persons using equipment on their Family Pool Pass will be limited to ONE-hour rentals.
  7. No wind surfing, inflatable mattresses, motorized personal watercraft or inner tubes allowed.

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