VOA Lake and Boathouse

Boathouse

The Boathouse at Voice of America MetroPark will be OPEN this summer for pedal boat rentals! To rent a pedal boat visit the Boathouse down by the docks at VOA Lake. 
Dates: Wednesdays-Sundays   June 12 - July 26
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $25.00/hour/boat
Rules: You must be at least 18 years old to rent a pedal boat and will be asked to complete a waiver form. Children under the age of 13 must always have an adult aboard the watercraft. Life jackets must be worn while aboard the boat, with four people allowed per boat. 

Check MetroParks' Facebook page for information on weather-related closures. No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather.

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 SUP are available to rent, all rentals are $15/hour. 

NEW!

Rent.Fun! is offering another great way to get on the water this summer. Sign up for a six-month membership for only $50.00. Membership is valid for six months from the date of membership purchase. The membership offers unlimited use of a kayak or SUP for two-hour sessions of paddling fun! Users will be charged the regular rate of $15 per hour after the initial two hours. The membership is limited to the Voice of America MetroPark Rent Fun lockers only.

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.