We had a great time playing miniature golf. It was cool to see all the rides and different games…read morethey have for families. Highly recommend

I came to Arnolds Park yearly as a kid on summer vacation. I remember such fond memories of riding…read morethe roller coaster with my family, making funny faces at the camera. Fast forward a few *cough* decades later and I got the chance to take my kiddos to the newly renovated park. We opted for a day pass for $40 each. I thought we got a lot of bang per buck and loved that we could leave the park for lunch in the air conditioning. The area by the lake (Lake View) is thoughtfully done, parking is a non-issue, staff was pleasant, wait lines were scarce -- and if rides aren't your thing there's a raceway and arcade. All in all a win! Don't go to Okoboji and not stop at Arnold's Park.

Apparently, ownership of Kabele's changed hand a couple of years ago, and my recent stop offered a…read morechance to see how things had changed. They really upped their retail game as there were lots of well-displayed fishing, hunting, and branded clothing options to choose from. The place was clean, well lit, and nicely laid out. Kabele's still sticks to the basics, but without the previous year's local and loveable funkiness.

this place is amazing they have every thing you need for fishing. very clean place, nice workers…read morevery helpful (they told me good spots to go fishing) great service, great live bait worms, leaches, minnows, ex. i went here with my freinds for a science experment and they fulfilled all of our needs. every thing has great value, sales, great prices. just overal a great place to go before fishing or a good place to get gifts for your fishing loved ones.

We rented a very nice pontoon boat for 3 hours on Monday August 10th. The boat was nice and…read morecomfortable however the top speed was 10 miles per hour. We were very disappointed. Not that we wanted to go very fast but faster than 10 miles per hour would have been nice. I called the office back and we went back and the guys looked at the motor. They said nothing was wrong with the boat and that pontoon boats typically go slow and I understand that but NOT THAT slow. If i would have known that I wouldn't have booked this boat. When we returned it was awkward. None of the staff would talk to us. When we left I said thank you and goodbye and then they said thank you. They never said sorry or really tried to make it right with us. On the boat ride we witnessed other pontoon boats flying past us. If it was a busy day on the lake it would have been dangerous going at that slow of a speed.

The lake boys were great getting us on the water. Pontoon rentals only go 5 miles per hour. Overall…read morepretty dangerous for a lake with larger boats. Called customer service and asked about the speed and got told there was no reason to go faster. Would not recommend a rental to any families going out on the water for an afternoon.

I played 18 holes here and was shocked to find out they're still charging $95 for a round even…read morethough the entire back 9 is under construction. The course conditions on the front weren't bad, but the experience completely falls apart when you realize you're paying full premium price for a course that isn't even playable as intended. For nearly a hundred bucks, golfers expect a finished course, not detours, torn-up fairways, and the feeling you're being overcharged. Right now it feels like they're cashing in while giving a half finished product. If you're thinking about playing in Okoboji, I'd suggest waiting until the back 9 is complete or checking out other local courses where your money goes further.

This place is very over priced for a pretty crappy golf course. Also, no signs pointing which…read moredirection to go for holes not right next to each other. If you are thinking about coming here, please reconsider.

Wonderful golf course in great condition! The greens are fast and the fairways are in awesome…read morecondition. Challenging if you get outside the fairway- trees and some deep rough. The staff is extremely friendly and ensured we got on the tee box on time and played a nice round. Felt safe and had a great time! Will be back!

Nice country course that has some interesting holes. I haven't played the course in a year but want…read moreto go back and try my new skills there again. Maybe I won't lose as many balls this time. :(

Awesome golf course no matter if you play 9 or all 27 holes and 3 different courses all top notch…read more Beautiful fairways and beautiful greens. Nothing better then being out playing golf here in iowa on a course that makes you feel like your playing in a southern state.

Brooks is an Okoboji institution. The course is beautifully maintained, and offers novice to pro…read moregolfers a challenge with 27 holes in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes. If you're looking for something outside the norm, check out the Scottish Links, the newest course at Brooks. The terrain is gorgeous and pretty different looking, with rolling hills and bent grass fairways. Personally, I like to hit a bucket of balls at the driving range rather than commit to 18 holes. :) I'm also fond of the red Brooks golf carts and a G&T at Bud's Pub after. FYI, Brooks is the only 4 1/2 Star Golf Digest rated course in the Lakes area. Brooks was also named one of the top 5 courses to play in Iowa by Golf Week Magazine. Play with the locals- golf Brooks!

Gilbert Park is a cute little green space that is on the way home between Downtown Spirit Lake and…read morecottage. I have fond memories of playing with my stepdaughters here during a pleasant evening sunset over a most enjoyable Labour Day weekend. The park itself features a shelter house, walking trail, 2 floating docks, approximately 500 feet of shoreline along East Lake Okoboji, basketball court, playground equipment, park benches, picnic tables, grills, and handicap-accessible restrooms.

We always enjoy coming to Emerson Bay Campground. Lots of sights with different hookups…read more I do wish people would treat this park better. We pay for this park through our tax dollars, why won't you want to keep it clean. The state doesn't have the staff or money to hire people to pickup after all the campers. When we pulled into site 56 I picked up a grocery sack of garbage and the fire pits had trash in it. Thanks to the De Jong family for not caring enough to clean up the site when you left.