More About Water Sports in Northwest Indiana - Sail, Paddle, Float & Ride
Northwest Indiana has summer water activities and excursions that will keep you cool all summer long.
Northwest Indiana has summer water activities and excursions that include everything from sailing, jet skiing, and canoeing to public beaches and waterparks!
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☀️ EAST CHICAGO ☀️
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EAST CHICAGO MARINA RENTALS
3301 Aldis Avenue, East Chicago IN 46312
(219) 391-8482
Rent paddleboards, kayaks, paddleboats, and wave runners.
Click for Details
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☀️ HAMMOND ☀️
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WOLF LAKE PARK RENTALS
701 Casino Center Drive, Hammond IN
(219) 655-5212
Embark on an aquatic adventure at Wolf Lake with our affordable watercraft rentals! Canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards are yours to enjoy for just $10.00 per hour. Rentals are available daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, subject to favorable weather conditions and event schedules.
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☀️ LA PORTE ☀️
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PINE LAKE MARINA RENTALS
908 Pine Lake Ave, La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 402-1120
info@boatpinelake.com
Boat Rentals: Economy Pontoon, 20′ Tritoon, 26′ Tritoon, Ski Boat
Watersport Tow Package Rentals: Single Rider Tube, Multi-Rider Tube, Wakeboard, Skis, Kneeboard (all packages include rope rigging and sports vests)
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☀️ MICHIGAN CITY ☀️
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HARBOR COUNTY ADVENTURES
200 Heisman Harbor, Michigan City, IN 46360
(269) 231-5867
➼ BOAT TOURS
Experience the best of local waterways with our range of Lake Michigan boat tours. Book a Lake Tour, Ride with a Ranger, Enjoy a Sunset or Party Cruise, or Take an Adrenaline Pumping High Speed Boat Ride on our Sea Rocket.
➼ WATER SPORTS RENTALS
Kayak Rental
Want to explore the Lake Michigan shoreline or Trail Creek at your own pace? There’s arguably no better way than by renting one of our Perception Kayak’s.
Yamaha Wave Runner Rental
Get your adrenaline pumping as you cruise Lake Michigan’s shoreline by renting a Yamaha WaveRunner
Click for Details
MICHIGAN CITY YACHT CLUB
WASHINGTON PARK AT THE LAKEFRONT
12 ½ On the Lake, Michigan City IN
(219) 879-3363
Looking for something new, fun, and active? Enjoy awesome social events, camaraderie with new friends, boating and sailing on Lake Michigan, educational seminars, sailboat racing, an active lifestyle, and our awesome Club. Boat ownership is not a requirement to join in on the fun. See our Social and Racing Calendars, and other information in the links below.
Click for Details
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☀️ PORTAGE ☀️
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MILLER'S MARINE CENTER RENTALS
1305 State Road 249, Portage, IN 46368
Celebrating 20 Years in Portage Indiana!
Rentals: Paddle, Kayak and Canoe
Click for Details
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☀️ VALPARAISO ☀️
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ROGERS LAKEWOOD PARK STORE RENTALS
Paddle Boat & Rowboat Rentals (valid drivers license required)
Kayak Self-Service Station Rentals
Located near the playground and overlooks Loomis Lake. Open seasonally, during specific hours. See link for more information.
Click for Details
THE NWI PADDLING ASSOCIATION
109 West 700 North, Valparaiso IN
We are dedicated to developing the region's paddling resources and opportunities, providing environmental stewardship of the region's waterways, education, and to be a link between the region's paddlers.
Click for Details
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☀️ JUST OUTSIDE NWI ☀️
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REED'S CANOE TRIPS
907 N. Indiana Ave. Rt. 50, Kankakee IL
(815) WE CANOE (932-2663)
Reed's Canoe Trips provide people of all ages (minimum age 3 and minimum weight 35 pounds) with “an adventure close to home.” The three trips we offer range in length from approximately 2 hours to a full 6 hours on the water and are suitable for either new or experienced canoeists. To better accommodate your trip, we offer both canoe and kayak rentals.
Click for Details
HOT TUB BOAT CHICAGO ADVENTURE
300 North State Street, STE EE, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 644-6411
rentme@chicagoboatcompany.com
Make a splash with our one-of-a-kind Hot Tub Boat rentals for the ultimate cold weather Chicago River adventure! Relax in the warm water as you float down the River on this totally unique winter boating experience. Perfect for both lively gatherings of friends and intimate city sunset cruises, these 90-minute rides offer a warm, relaxing way to explore the city. The boat’s capacity is limited to 800 lbs per party. All participants must be 13 or older.
Click for Details
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☀️ CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW FOR GREAT KAYAKING SPOTS TO ADD TO YOUR SUMMER PLANS!
Click for Details
Northwest Indiana has summer water activities and excursions that include everything from sailing, jet skiing, and canoeing to public beaches and waterparks!
═════════════════
☀️ EAST CHICAGO ☀️
═════════════════
EAST CHICAGO MARINA RENTALS
3301 Aldis Avenue, East Chicago IN 46312
(219) 391-8482
Rent paddleboards, kayaks, paddleboats, and wave runners.
Click for Details
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☀️ HAMMOND ☀️
═════════════════
WOLF LAKE PARK RENTALS
701 Casino Center Drive, Hammond IN
(219) 655-5212
Embark on an aquatic adventure at Wolf Lake with our affordable watercraft rentals! Canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards are yours to enjoy for just $10.00 per hour. Rentals are available daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, subject to favorable weather conditions and event schedules.
Click for Details
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☀️ LA PORTE ☀️
═════════════════
PINE LAKE MARINA RENTALS
908 Pine Lake Ave, La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 402-1120
info@boatpinelake.com
Boat Rentals: Economy Pontoon, 20′ Tritoon, 26′ Tritoon, Ski Boat
Watersport Tow Package Rentals: Single Rider Tube, Multi-Rider Tube, Wakeboard, Skis, Kneeboard (all packages include rope rigging and sports vests)
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☀️ MICHIGAN CITY ☀️
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HARBOR COUNTY ADVENTURES
200 Heisman Harbor, Michigan City, IN 46360
(269) 231-5867
➼ BOAT TOURS
Experience the best of local waterways with our range of Lake Michigan boat tours. Book a Lake Tour, Ride with a Ranger, Enjoy a Sunset or Party Cruise, or Take an Adrenaline Pumping High Speed Boat Ride on our Sea Rocket.
➼ WATER SPORTS RENTALS
Kayak Rental
Want to explore the Lake Michigan shoreline or Trail Creek at your own pace? There’s arguably no better way than by renting one of our Perception Kayak’s.
Yamaha Wave Runner Rental
Get your adrenaline pumping as you cruise Lake Michigan’s shoreline by renting a Yamaha WaveRunner
Click for Details
MICHIGAN CITY YACHT CLUB
WASHINGTON PARK AT THE LAKEFRONT
12 ½ On the Lake, Michigan City IN
(219) 879-3363
Looking for something new, fun, and active? Enjoy awesome social events, camaraderie with new friends, boating and sailing on Lake Michigan, educational seminars, sailboat racing, an active lifestyle, and our awesome Club. Boat ownership is not a requirement to join in on the fun. See our Social and Racing Calendars, and other information in the links below.
Click for Details
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☀️ PORTAGE ☀️
═════════════════
MILLER'S MARINE CENTER RENTALS
1305 State Road 249, Portage, IN 46368
Celebrating 20 Years in Portage Indiana!
Rentals: Paddle, Kayak and Canoe
Click for Details
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☀️ VALPARAISO ☀️
═════════════════
ROGERS LAKEWOOD PARK STORE RENTALS
Paddle Boat & Rowboat Rentals (valid drivers license required)
Kayak Self-Service Station Rentals
Located near the playground and overlooks Loomis Lake. Open seasonally, during specific hours. See link for more information.
Click for Details
THE NWI PADDLING ASSOCIATION
109 West 700 North, Valparaiso IN
We are dedicated to developing the region's paddling resources and opportunities, providing environmental stewardship of the region's waterways, education, and to be a link between the region's paddlers.
Click for Details
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☀️ JUST OUTSIDE NWI ☀️
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REED'S CANOE TRIPS
907 N. Indiana Ave. Rt. 50, Kankakee IL
(815) WE CANOE (932-2663)
Reed's Canoe Trips provide people of all ages (minimum age 3 and minimum weight 35 pounds) with “an adventure close to home.” The three trips we offer range in length from approximately 2 hours to a full 6 hours on the water and are suitable for either new or experienced canoeists. To better accommodate your trip, we offer both canoe and kayak rentals.
Click for Details
HOT TUB BOAT CHICAGO ADVENTURE
300 North State Street, STE EE, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 644-6411
rentme@chicagoboatcompany.com
Make a splash with our one-of-a-kind Hot Tub Boat rentals for the ultimate cold weather Chicago River adventure! Relax in the warm water as you float down the River on this totally unique winter boating experience. Perfect for both lively gatherings of friends and intimate city sunset cruises, these 90-minute rides offer a warm, relaxing way to explore the city. The boat’s capacity is limited to 800 lbs per party. All participants must be 13 or older.
Click for Details
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☀️ CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW FOR GREAT KAYAKING SPOTS TO ADD TO YOUR SUMMER PLANS!
Click for Details
Date & Time
May 28, 2026
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
06/25/2026, 07/30/2026, 08/27/2026, 09/24/2026 and 9 other dates
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The Town Planner of NWI is a wonderful community resource that brings homes & businesses together throughout Northwest Indiana by providing year-round information about your community.
The Town Planner calendar is mailed FREE via the USPS to over 106,000 homes across the region annually and offers superb savings from local businesses and organizations alongside gorgeous color photos of our area. Our calendars provide daily exposure as your business is put on display every day alongside important events and community information.
In addition to our annual printed calendar, we offer intuitive digital resources such as our website that is sourced locally from many Northwest Indiana businesses and organizations. It features all of the benefits of our calendar but makes it easy for the community to check events, click on local business links, and access coupons on the go.
You can also sign up for our FREE weekly e-newsletter to ensure that you never miss an event or chance to save money. Simply click on “newsletter” at the top of the page, fill in your zip code & email address!
The Town Planner calendar is mailed FREE via the USPS to over 106,000 homes across the region annually and offers superb savings from local businesses and organizations alongside gorgeous color photos of our area. Our calendars provide daily exposure as your business is put on display every day alongside important events and community information.
In addition to our annual printed calendar, we offer intuitive digital resources such as our website that is sourced locally from many Northwest Indiana businesses and organizations. It features all of the benefits of our calendar but makes it easy for the community to check events, click on local business links, and access coupons on the go.
You can also sign up for our FREE weekly e-newsletter to ensure that you never miss an event or chance to save money. Simply click on “newsletter” at the top of the page, fill in your zip code & email address!
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Town Planner of NWI
228 W. Lincoln Highway, #188
Schererville, Indiana 46375
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