Wow - it's not often that you can find totally free kayaking these days! We walked up, filled out a…read morewaiver, got our life jackets, and we were on the water within 5 minutes! We paddled out into the lily pad area that had a clear spot to go through. We saw lots of turtles and a few beaver dams (didn't spot the beavers though). There were sooo many pretty blue dragonflies that liked to land on our boat and sometimes us! We also saw some floating snail shells in the water. Our paddle took about an hour, and they allow you to borrow the kayaks up to 2 hours. After our paddle we checked out the playground for a bit. It was perfect for our 4 year old. It has 4 big kid swings and 2 baby swings and areas for the both the bigger kids and little ones.

As much as I love going out on the lake and kayaking, this is not appropriate for little kids. The…read moreplayground is so unsanitized and it's so dirty. I mean, I get it surrounded by a bunch of sand and a lake and trees, but that doesn't excuse it. The bathroom is locked most of the time and after 7 PM the bathroom is locked for the whole night so you have to do a little tinkle out in the pond. It is gross I know, right? So my little ones like to run around the playground and they're the right age for it but sometimes things get broken and it shuts down and my husband he goes out kayaking and then my wife goes out partying at the nightclub so my little kiddos, they like to run wild on the thing and I don't know how this can slide but it's very small and no after they turned one year older they're not gonna like this place mark my words. I love going kayaking at this place and my whole family does but Thing is I don't really like going on the playground so small. I broke my neck here once and the grass is so brown. I don't even know how to believe it. So that's all I have to say after I broke my neck here I came kayaking and I fell into the sewer, but it's OK. I got myself out with the crew rescue teams and then the wildfires happened and then it was a very tragic day, but I'm not gonna talk about it because I don't wanna cry again. Oh my God don't cry don't cry don't cry cry let it all out. That was my husband by the way and my wife. They're the same person. They transitioned a few years ago, so they were a girl and now their husband, but I don't even know what to say my kiddo my kiddos they love this place, but not for long because I'm gonna mark their words out of here. Here's a picture of my broken neck injury. I hope you guys can take this into consideration before coming here because this place is wonderful masterful but I just don't know how much I can trust the employees anymore not there is any employees which is also a red flag there's no employees and who would have their birthday party here. I saw someone having a birthday party here earlier and it was gross and disgusting. It makes my skin boil. I don't know why anyone would have a birthday party here it's really boring, but I feel like if you had a few more attractions like maybe a Ferris wheel or a waterslide or maybe a roller coaster I could maybe come here a little more often and get you guys more money thank you. Please take into consideration my review and please accept this token of a accomplishment. You guys have done well.

Took the boating safety test with them. The gentleman was timely, friendly, and explained the…read morequestions I missed. Great experience!

We did a 4 hour boat training class with Captain Paul. He was great. He arrived on time. He was…read morevery friendly, patient and knowledgeable. We learn a lot of important skills that have really helped us in our boating.

Cecil Marine is my go-to parts store for my Volvo Penta powered boat. They have everything I've…read morelooked for and are courteous when calling for assistance. I live in the chicago area and the delivery is very precise and fast. I'll definitely use them again

I stopped in to pick up a couple parts for my Yamaha motor was unaware. They're a mostly online…read moreparts dealer. They did sell me the parts at a inflated price when I left the store. I checked the online site and each part was at least $20 cheaper online shame on you for ripping off your local customers. Now I understand the bad reviews.

am glad to have the opportunity to share my experience with Chris and his business in mobile…read morerepair. He arrived on schedule and worked about 4 hours on my 1998 Crestliner 175. I was having trouble starting and bough down and just rough running engine with less than 200 hrs. He did appropriate diagnostic work and when completed the Johnson 115 purrs like a kitten. He also went through my trailer and gave me great fixes which include new bearings for the wheels. He is replacing the impeller on next Monday as well. Very professional and focused upon the task! I recommend him highly for any boat, car, and truck repairs. He brings his shop with him in an inclosed trailer. Call him before you think of someone else!

I have been using Gus over 1 years to service and winterize my last three boats…read more I have tried to deal with other marine mechanics but found them to be overly priced, along with unsatisfactory repairs, so just threw money away. I reached out to Gus and found him to be very reliable and responsive to my boating needs, along with personal service when I called. Just pulled my Searay 340 Cruiser out to put her to bed for the season, and Gus was there to help me and winterize my boat. Mechanics are very far and few in this area, especially good ones.

Absolutely amazing time. Captain Brent was great. My wife and I celebrated anniversary with river…read morecruise. Amazing and new way to see the city we've lived in for years. So cool. The boat was brand new. Will be back with more friends for sure.

From the owner: See the city like never before on a BYOB cruise in a brand new luxury pontoon boat! read more

They always answer the phone but i got the wrong part they will send a refund package.read more

Great buying experience. They carried a propeller for my boat that was difficult to find and…read moreshipping was fast.

We have fun every time we go. The kids love it. We bring picnic food plus get food from the stands…read more The older kids like to play volleyball or just have a catch with a medium size rubber ball. The kids would stay in the lake all day sometimes. Miss the water slide though.

Pros: Closer than driving to the beach. Food was decent. Onsite bar. Plenty of picnic tables…read moreunder the trees. You can bring your own food. Grills are provided. Free parking. Beach & picnic areas are pretty clean. Cons: It's more of a pond than a lake. Half the "lake" is fenced off and unusable. Food is expensive (I paid $6.50 for a plain cheeseburger). Drinks are expensive. It's a small place with a small beach area and it can get quite crowded. All in all, it's a nice little getaway if you don't feel like driving all the way to the beach, as long as you understand what you're getting.

We opted for the Summer Breeze boat ride on a Sunday afternoon 4pm option. Right next to…read moreSchaefer's. It's a 2 hour boat ride. The cost was $19 per adult and $10 per kid. You can bring food and drinks on the boat though they do have a bar full of options to choose from if you want a beer or cocktails. No food options to purchase on the boat. Everyone was nice and my son even was able to take the wheel for a while. A positive was that we were able to jump on the boat with no reservation. There are 4 large booth tables and plenty of other folding chairs and tables to relax by. They have a bathroom on board the ship with its very own window. I'm not sure if it's normal but there was no music playing which I liked since I was able to have conversations with my family. Tom & Steve are the owners and very nice and welcoming.

Diana was awesome. The owners daughter / bartender / host…read more The captain was Great experience all in all it was awesome I had a party of nine and three kids it was a great experience recommend it for everyone and anyone

Intro to Rock Climbing with Valley to Summit on September 18, 2022…read more This was my second trip to Chickies Rock with VTS and it was wonderful! There were only 5 of us, so plenty of time to climb. Our Guide, Bob, was so patient, engaged and informative. I learned a lot of great things that I had not known before about clothing, ropes and technique. Bob was so patient with me and was there with his " green pointer" to help me over the tough spots. You should know that I am 74 years old and tho I have climbed indoors for a few years, my stamina was not that of the youngsters who were there! Nonetheless, it was a great time! I highly recommend Valley to Summit, this being my 3 rd trip with them. They Rock!

Absolutely amazing professional guides!!…read more I hired this company to guide me through the winters treacherous water fall trails of Ricketts Glen that is normally closed off for hikers that don't have the explicitly specific required safety gear for winter hikes which this company provides. The guides were patient and helpful with the small group in getting gear on and going over all the safety equipment. They were never impatient with anyone and insanely kind. You could tell the guides truly enjoyed bringing everyone out to this amazing trail at Ricketts Glen State Park. I wasn't sure what to expect but OMG it was worth the money spent to have these guys/gals guide me through the trails. I took tons of pictures and was never rushed at all while taking in the views and photos. This company comes highly recommended amongst the hiking community even out of state.