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Summer Gate Hours

Lakeside Chautauqua’s gates are in operation from 7 a.m. Friday, May 24 through 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. The gate hours are as follows:
LocationHours
Fifth Street Gate (600 W. Fifth St.)Open 24 Hours
South Gate (800 Maple Ave.)7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Daily
East/West Second Street Gates7 a.m.-11 p.m. Daily
Starting Aug. 4, West Second Street Gate hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
*These entrances are for those who already have Daily, Weekly or Season Chautauqua Passes and Auto Passes in hand or on mobile. There’s no commerce available at these gates.
Welcome Center (800 Maple Ave.)Hours vary

Offices & Centers

LocationHours
Lakeside Administration Office – 236 Walnut Ave.May 24-Sept. 1: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat
Holidays/May 27 & July 4: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Holiday/Sept. 2: Closed
Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation/Legacy House - 217 Walnut Ave.May 24-Sept. 2: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri

Holidays/May 27, July 4 & Sept 2: Closed
Lakeside Chautauqua Realty Elevate – 217 Walnut Ave.

May 24-Sept. 2: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Wed

Holidays/May 27, July 4, Sept. 2: Closed

Sept. 3-May 23, 2025: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Wed
Hoover Ticket Office – 115 W. Third St.Golf cart inspections will take place at the bottom of the Hoover Auditorium porch ramp on Walnut Avenue during the same hours. Bring a copy of your insurance. Once you have a Golf Cart Pass, you'll be directed to a Safety Services Officer who will inspect your golf cart.

Apr 22-29: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat

May 1-11: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon-Sat

May 13-18: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Sat

May 20-23: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Memorial Day Weekend: May 24: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 25: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & 6:30-8 p.m.; May 26: 1-5 p.m.; May 27: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

May 28-29: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

May 30-31: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

June 1: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

June 2: 12-3 p.m.

June 3-June 30: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon-Sat; 6:30-8 pm Thu-Sat

July 1-July 28: 10 am-4 pm Mon-Sat, 6:30-8 pm Thursday-Saturday prior to Hoover Auditorium entertainment (except July 4)

July 29-Aug. 30: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon-Sat; 6:30-8 p.m. Fri & Sat

Labor Day Weekend: Aug. 31: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 6:30-8 p.m.; Sept. 1: closed; Sept. 2: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sept. 14: 5-8 p.m. for Hoover concert
Campground Office - Call (419) 973-5346 May 24-Sept. 2: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon, Thu & Sat; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun

Holiday/May 27: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Holiday/July 4: 12-2 p.m.

Holiday/Sept. 2: Closed
Heritage Hall Museum - 238 Maple Ave.May 24-Sept. 2: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tue-Sat; 1:30-4 p.m. Sun

Holidays/May 27, July 4 & Sept. 2: Closed
Lakeside Heritage Society Archives – 210 Walnut Ave. May 24-Aug. 31: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Sat

Holidays/May 27, July 4 & Sept. 2: Closed
Lakeside United Methodist Church Library & Bookstore – 450 Central Ave. June 2-Aug. 23:
Library: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon & Tue, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Fri
Book Sale: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Mon, Wed & Fri

Holiday/July 4: Closed
Lakeside Women's Club Library – 161 Walnut Ave., Green GablesMay 24-Sept. 2: 1-3 p.m. Mon-Tue & Thu-Fri; 9-4 p.m. Wed

Holidays/May 27 & July 4: Closed
Quiet Hours
11 p.m.-8 a.m. Mon-Fri; 11:30 p.m.-8 a.m. Sat; 11 p.m.-12 p.m. (noon) Sun
Rhein Center – 125 W. Sixth St. May 25-June 14 & Aug. 10-Aug. 31: Rhein Center Open: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon-Thu; Registered Classes: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon-Thu; Open Studio & Rock Painting: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon-Thu & Sat (pre-registration not required)

June 15-Aug. 9: Rhein Center Open: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri; Registered Classes: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri; Open Studio & Rock Painting: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mon-Thu & 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat (pre-registration not required); Registered Evening Classes: 6-7:30 p.m. Mon

Holidays/July 4 & Sept 2: Closed
The Underground/Teen Center (ages 13-18) – Lower Pavilion RoomJune 8-Aug. 10: 7-11 p.m. Daily

June 12-Aug. 7: Special Programs: 7-9 p.m. Wed

Holiday/July 4: Closed

*Follow @undergroundlksd on Instagram for updates
Trash & Recycling Pickup Trash/Memorial Day through Labor Day: Tue & Fri

Trash/Labor Day through Memorial Day: Tue

Recycling Year-Round: Tue

*Bins must be placed at curb by 6 a.m.

Recreation

LocationHours
Miniature Golf – Bettinger Park Memorial Day Weekend: May 24: 4-9 p.m.; May 25: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; May 26: 12-9 p.m.; May 27: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

May 28-30: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

May 31-June 4: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-10 p.m. Sun

June 5-23: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-9 p.m. Sun

June 23-Aug. 17: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-10 p.m. Sun

Holiday/July 4: 12-10 p.m.

Aug. 18-Aug. 29: 4-9 p.m. Mon-Fri; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat; 12-9 p.m. Sun

Labor Day Weekend: Aug. 30: 4-9 p.m.; Aug. 31: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sept. 1: 12-9 p.m.; Sept. 2: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

*$4/game, age 5 & under are free
Pickleball – Hubbard Pickleball Center & Perry ParkHubbard Pickleball Center:
Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-5 p.m. Sun, unless otherwise noted

Open Play (not staffed)
May 25-Sept. 2: 8 a.m.-dusk Mon-Sat; 12 p.m.-dusk Sun

Holiday/July 4: Office 12-5 p.m. (no Pickleball Mixer or Youth Pickleball Lessons); Open Play 8 a.m.-dusk (not staffed)

Holiday/Sept. 2: Office 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (no Round Robin or Mixer); Open Play 8 a.m.-dusk (not staffed)

*The courts are closed or have limited availability during clinics and tournaments

Perry Park:
8 a.m.-dusk Mon-Sat & 12 p.m.-dusk Su
Pool/Lap Swim (ages 18+) - Grindley Aquatic & Wellness CampusJune 11-15: 10:15-11:45 a.m. Tue, Fri & Sat

June 16-27: 8-9:30 a.m. Mon, Wed, Thu & Sat

June 28-July 7: 8-9:30 a.m. Sat & Mon

July 8-Aug. 19: 8-9:30 a.m. Mon, Wed, Thu & Sat

Aug. 20-30 (last day): 10:15-11:45 a.m. Tue, Fri & Sat
Pool/Water Aerobics - Grindley Aquatic & Wellness CampusJune 11-12: 9-10 a.m. Tue; 4:15-5:15 p.m. Wed

June 14-27: 9-10 a.m. Tue & Fri; 5:15-6:15 p.m. Wed

June 28-July 8: 9-10 a.m. Tue & Fri

July 9-Aug. 19: 9-10 a.m. Tue & Fri; 5:15-6:15 p.m. Wed

Aug. 20-30: 9-10 a.m. Tue & Fri; 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wed
Pool/Open Swim – Grindley Aquatic & Wellness CampusMay 29 & 30: 1-4 p.m.

May 31-June 15: 12-4 p.m. Mon-Fri; 12-5 p.m. Sat-Sun

June 16-Aug. 17: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Fri (Wed close at 5 p.m.); 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat; 12-6 p.m. Sun

*Modified schedule July 3-6 due to holiday. The pool will be open in shifts with no rest breaks. If pool capacity is reached during any shift, the Pool Staff will permit guests to enter as individuals and families leave the pool. Thank you for your cooperation. See schedule below.

July 3: 10-11:30 a.m., 12-1:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m. & 4-5:45 p.m. - no Lap Swim, Water Aerobics, Swim Lessons or Logrolling

July 4: 12-1:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m. & 4-5:45 p.m. - no Lap Swim, Water Aerobics, Swim Lessons or Logrolling

July 5: 10-11:30 a.m., 12-1:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m. & 4-5:45 p.m. - no Lap Swim, Water Aerobics, Swim Lessons or Logrolling

July 6: 10-11:30 a.m., 12-1:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m. & 4-5:45 p.m. - no Water Aerobics, Swim Lessons or Logrolling

Aug. 18-Aug. 29: 12-4 p.m. Mon-Fri; 12-5 p.m. Sat-Sun

Labor Day Weekend: Aug. 30: 12-4 p.m.; Aug. 31: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sept. 1: 12-6 p.m.; Sept. 2: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (last day)

*See daily schedules in The Lakesider newspaper for Swim Lessons and Logrolling
ShuffleboardMemorial Day Weekend: May 24: 4-9 p.m.; May 25: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; May 26: 12-9 p.m.; May 27: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

May 28-30: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

May 31-Aug. 29: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-9 p.m. Sun

Holiday/July 4: 12-9 p.m.

Labor Day Weekend: Aug. 30: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Aug. 31: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sept. 1: 12-9 p.m.; Sept. 2: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Splash Park & Kiddie Pool – WaterfrontJune 1-Sept. 2: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-6 p.m. Sun

June 10: Splash Park & Kiddie Pool closed for maintenance

Aug. 1: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. due to the Frank O'Dell Arbor Day Picnic

*Hours are subject to change depending on special events at the Pavilion
Tennis – Williams Tennis CampusOffice Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-7 p.m. Sun, unless otherwise noted

May 24-Sept. 2: Har-Tru Courts & Clay Courts: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-7 p.m. Sun
Open Play at Hardcourts (not staffed): 8 a.m.-dusk Mon-Sat; 12 p.m.-dusk Sun

Holiday/July 4: Har-Tru Courts & Clay Courts: 12-5 p.m.; Open Play at Hardcourts (not staffed): 8 a.m.-dusk (no Round Robin or Youth Tennis Lessons)

Holiday/Sept. 2: Office closed; Har-Tru Courts & Clay Courts (not staffed): 8 a.m.-dusk; Open Play at Hardcourts (not staffed): 8 a.m.-dusk (no Round Robin)

*The courts are closed or have limited availability during clinics and tournaments
Waterfront Rental Center – PavilionMay 25: 1:30-5 p.m.

May 26-June 1: 12-5 p.m. Sat & Sun; 12-4 Mon-Fri

June 2-7: 12-4 p.m. Daily

June 8: 1:30-5 p.m. with last boat out at 4:45 p.m. (modified hours due to Big Boat Race)

June 9-29: Office: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat 12-5 p.m. Sun; Rentals: 12-5 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-5 p.m. Sun (with last boat out at 4:45 p.m.)

June 30: Office: 12-5 p.m.; no rentals between 1-2:30 p.m. due to Blessing of the Fleet; 2:30-5 p.m. paddleboard & kayak rentals only due to Kids Setting Sail program

July 1-3: Office/Rentals: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Weds (with last boat out at 5:45 p.m.)

Holiday/July 4: Office/Rentals: 12-5 p.m. (with last boat out at 3:45 p.m.)

July 5-6: Office/Rentals: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri-Sat (with last boat out at 5:45 p.m.)

July 7-12: Office: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-5 p.m. Sun; Rentals: 12-6 p.m. Mon-Sat: 12-5 p.m. (with last boat out at 4:45 p.m.) Sun (with last boat out at 3:45 p.m.)

July 13: 1:30-5 p.m. with last boat out at 4:45 p.m. (modified hours due to August Cup Sailing Race)

July 14-19: Office: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-5 p.m. Sun; Rentals: 12-5 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-5 p.m. Sun (with last boat out at 4:45 p.m.)

July 20: 1:30-5 p.m. with last boat out at 4:45 p.m. (modified hours due to Mouse Island Sailing Race)

July 21-26: Office: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-5 p.m. Sun; Rentals: 12-5 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-5 p.m. Sun (with last boat out at 4:45 p.m.)

July 27-28: Closed for Sailing Regatta

July 29-Aug. 4: Office: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-5 p.m. Sun; Rentals: 12-5 p.m. Mon-Sat; 12-5 p.m. Sun (with last boat out at 4:45 p.m.)

Aug. 5-9: 12-5 p.m. Daily

Starting Aug. 10: Check back weekly for rental availability. The office will remain open 12-4 p.m. daily (except Tuesdays) for bait, T-shirts, Wooden Boat Ride & Sunset Cruise reservations and information

*Sailing Center will remain staffed for one hour after Rental Center closes. Hours are subject to change due to inclement weather and red flag conditions
Wellness Center/Fitness Room (ages 14+) – Grindley Aquatic & Wellness Campus (420 Sixth St.)May 24-Sept. 2: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Daily

Fall, Winter & Spring Gate Hours

Lakeside Chautauqua’s gates are not in operation from 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4 through 7 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2024. For the safety of our guests, please note the following overnight gate closures:
LocationHours
Fifth Street Gate (600 W. Fifth St.)Open 24 Hours
South Gate (800 Maple Ave.)9 p.m.-6 a.m.
East/West Second Street Gates9 p.m.-6 a.m.
Cedar Avenue Gate 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
East Fourth Street Gate 11 p.m.-6 a.m.

View the Calendar of Events

Learn about the Chautauqua Experience before you visit and plan to participate in the summer enrichment.