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:
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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 Gates | 7 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
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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. 29: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon-Sat; 6:30-8 p.m. Fri & Sat Aug. 30: Closed 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: 4-8 p.m. for show with comedian Dennis Regan |
| 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 Gables | May 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 (except Aug. 8): 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 Room | June 8-Aug. 10: 7-11 p.m. Daily June 12-Aug. 7: Special Programs: 7-9 p.m. Wed Aug. 10-31: 7-10 p.m. Sat 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
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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 Park | Hubbard 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 closed; Open Play 8 a.m.-dusk (not staffed, no Robin Robin or Mixer) *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 Campus | June 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. 16: 8-9:30 a.m. Mon, Wed, Thu & Sat Aug. 17: 8-10:45 a.m. Aug. 19-30 (last day): 10-11:45 a.m. Mon, 10:15-11:45 a.m. Tue, Thu & Fri |
| Pool/Water Aerobics - Grindley Aquatic & Wellness Campus | June 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. 13: 9-10 a.m. Tue & Fri; 5:15-6:15 p.m. Wed Aug. 14: 5:15-6:15 p.m. Aug. 15-30 (last day): 9-10 a.m. Tue, Thu & Fri; 4:15-5:15 p.m. Wed |
| Pool/Open Swim – Grindley Aquatic & Wellness Campus | May 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. 16: 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. 17: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Aug. 18-31: 12-6 p.m. Sun; 12-5 p.m. Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri; 12-4 p.m. Wed; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat Aug. 25: 12-8 p.m. Labor Day Weekend: Aug. 30: 12-5 p.m.; Aug. 31: 10 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 |
| Shuffleboard | Memorial 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 – Waterfront | June 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 Campus | Office 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 – Pavilion | May 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 Aug. 10-16: 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 Aug. 17-18: Office: 12-4 p.m. Sat & Sun; Rentals: 12-4 p.m. Sat (last rental at 3 p.m.); 12-2 p.m. Sun (last rental at 1 p.m.) Aug. 19-23: Office/Rentals Closed Aug. 24-25: 12-4 p.m. Sat; 12-2 p.m. Sun Aug. 26-30: Office/Rentals Closed Aug. 31-Sept. 1: 12-4 p.m. Sat; 12-2 Sun Holiday/Sept. 2: Office/Rentals Closed *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. 2 through 7 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2025. For the safety of our guests, please note the following overnight gate closures:
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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 Gates | 9 p.m.-6 a.m. |
| Cedar Avenue Gate | 9 p.m.-6 a.m. |
| East Fourth Street Gate | 11 p.m.-6 a.m. |
