Lake Arlington

2021 Operating Season

Memorial Day to Labor Day: 10 am - 7 pm Visit ahpd.org for the up-to-date information.

Amenities

•Two mile bike/walk path •Sailing lessons (youth, adult, family) •Washrooms (inside and outside) •Lake view deck •Fishing (catch and release only)

Fitness

•Outdoor exercise area •Wayfinding/interpretive signs •Multi-use pathway for wheeled and non-wheeled users

Fun

•New playground equipment •Boardwalk connects to boating dock •New fishing pier •Natural plantings •A sensory garden and decorative fountain •Multi-generational area with picnic shelter and game tables

Good Neighbors

Lake Arlington is situated in close proximity to several subdivisions. The Park District asks that you use courtesy and consideration when using the lake and surrounding property. Please be a good neighbor.

Posted Rules

Specific rules and regulations regarding the use of Lake Arlington are posted at various locations throughout the lake site. Everyone using the site is expected to know the rules and follow them. Fishing at Lake Arlington is regulated by all Illinois Department of Conservation rules and regulations. Fishing licenses are required for 16-65 year olds. The Park district has stocked the lake with bass, bluegill, catfish and northern fingerlings. A catch and release program is in effect for the fishing season. Only carp and gizzard shad may be taken from the Lake.

Lake Arlington Programs All Ages

Explore a new side of the outdoors with adventure programs:

•Youth and Adult Sailing •Family Sailing •Adventure Camp •Zombie Camp I & II •Advenutre Camp Plus

Call Kevin for more details at 847.577.3010 or via email at kkeister@ahpd.org. (KK)

Boat Storage Information

The boat and storage area holds boats up to a 14’ long and 4’ wide. Canoes, rowboats, kayaks, crew boats and sailboats can fit. AHPD reserves the right to question and/ or disallow any boat. Trailer storage is not available.

Boat Storage Dates and Rates

Summer Season $165 Winter Season $145 Yearly $220

Boat Launching

Boaters are allowed to launch their own craft at Lake Arlington. There are no ramps. All boats will have to be carried to the boat launch area. No sailboards or motors will be allowed. Sailboats, rowboats, kayaks, and canoes are welcome. Daily Fee $10 Season Sticker Resident $60 Non-Resident $80

All boaters, whether they rent from AHPD or bring their own boat, are required to wear a personal floatation device on the water. P.F.D.’s are provided for all renters.

Boat Rental Information

Memorial Day - Labor Day

Minimum age to rent a boat is 12 years old with signed waiver. •A waiver is required of all persons renting a boat. •All boaters are required to wear a personal flotation device (P.F.D). •Children under 12 years of age who have been in sail camp and have instructor approval will be allowed to rent a sailboat with parent on site. •You MUST have participated in a Lake

Arlington Sail Camp or lesson and have instructor approval to rent a sailboat or you MUST demonstrate through a verbal test that you have sailing experience and can sail a dinghy.

Rates

Paddle Boats $5/adult $3/child Kayaks Single: $10/ hour Tandem: $15/hour Sailboats $30 first hour $15/additional hour Paddleboards $10/hr Punch Card (5) 1-hour rentals $120