VOA Lake

Pedal Boat Rentals

Relax on VOA Lake in a pedal boat this summer! Pedal boats can be rented from the Voice of America MetroPark Boathouse beginning Saturday, May 10th. The cost to rent a pedal boat is $20/hour. Pedal boats will be available:

May 10th, 17th, 18th, & 25th: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesdays-Sundays, May 29th-July 31st: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Note: Pedal boats will be open from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. only on May 28th and July 9th.

Rent.Fun! 

To enjoy a day on VOA Lake paddling a kayak or a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP), visit the Rent.Fun self-serve lockers located next to the new adaptive kayak launch on VOA Lake. Three kayaks and one stand-up paddleboard (SUP) are available to rent. Kayaks and SUP rentals are $15/hour. 

Get Started

Download the Rent.Fun app to your phone and follow the instructions. Rent.Fun provides real-time support at support@rent.fun or by phone at 386-200-1385. 

How to Rent

  • Download the Rent.Fun app and create an account
  • Unlock your boat by scanning the QR code on the boat's locker
  • Remove your equipment- inspect your boat, paddle and life jacket for any damage
  • Wear your US Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times
  • Return and lock your equipment to the same locker unit and select "End Rental" in the app

Rules

  • Don't leave valuables in the locker
  • You must be 18 years or older to use Rent.Fun equipment
  • One person/watercraft maximum
  • Always wear a life jacket
  • No pets on the watercraft
  • No swimming in VOA Lake
  • Operating watercraft under the influence of drugs/alcohol is prohibited

Safety Tips

  • Check the weather; don't rent a boat if there's lightning, rain or high winds
  • Stay out of the way of other boats
  • Bring your cell phone in a waterproof bag
  • Bring plenty of water, sunscreen and a hat
  • Know how to swim

Have fun!

Launch Your Own Watercraft

There is no charge to launch hand-carried watercraft at the VOA Lake.

MetroParks opened an adaptive kayak launch in 2021 whic is FREE to use. The ADA-compliant launch was funded by a $75,000 Paddling Enhancement Grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The adaptive kayak launch utilizes a series of ramps, handrails and platforms to assist those with varying mobility needs to launch canoes, kayaks and other hand-powered watercraft into VOA Lake.

 

Fishing

For more information about fishing at Voice of America MetroPark, click here.