Volkening Lake

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 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.

2008 Hours

School Hours (May 27-June 3 and Aug. 21-Sept. 1)
Monday-Friday	4 to 7PM
Saturday-Sunday	Noon to 7PM
Summer Hours (Start June 4)
Monday-Friday	1 to 8PM
Saturday-Sunday	Noon to 7PM
Holiday Hours (1/2 hour rentals only)
Independence Day	1 to 6PM
Memorial Day	1 to 6PM
Labor Day	1 to 6PM

 

Boat Rental Fees

Canoes and Paddles (life jackets included)
Family Pool Passholder	Non-Family Pool Passholder
Free	$6/hour or $3/half-hour
Paddle Boats (life jackets included)
Family Pool Passholder	Non-Family Pool Passholder
Free	$6/hour or $3/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 or inner tubes allowed.

 

 

 

Volkening Lake
900 W. Schaumburg Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194