The Lake House In Crystal Lake Park

The Lake House In Crystal Lake Park Boating is open Thursday-Sunday from Noon to 7pm. For facility rentals, call 217-367-1544 or email [email protected]. Rental Packages
NEW!

The Lake House is perfect for any occasion: birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, small weddings, trainings or seminars, graduation parties, and receptions. It offers a beautiful view of Crystal Lake with easy access to pavilions, playgrounds, and boating in the park. The climate-controlled room can seat 50 people or accommodate

up to 80 people with the inclusion of the outdoor patio. Rental requests should be made at least two weeks in advance. Add a special touch to a wedding or reunion by booking a group boat rental. You’ll get a discount when you plan ahead! Included in Every Rental: use of a prep kitchen with counter space, small microwave, sink, and ice machine, use of refrigerator and freezer. Easel, screen and podium are also available at no extra charge. The Lake House has three new rental package options:

Bronze Package
Rental room, hallway and prep kitchen plus choice of:
LCD projector or TV/DVD
Capacity: 50 seated/60 standing

Silver Package
Rental room, patio hallway and prep kitchen plus choice of:
LCD projector or TV/DVD
Up to five total gallons of beverages: lemonade, iced tea, coffee, hot tea
Fireplace (November - March only)
Capacity: 80 (50 inside) seated/160 standing

Gold Package
Rental room, patio, hallway, prep kitchen, and Lakeside Deck plus choice of:
LCD projector or TV/DVD
Up to 10 total gallons of beverages: lemonade, iced tea, coffee, hot tea
Fireplace (November - March only)
Capacity: 80 (50 inside) seated/160 standing
The Lakeside Deck holds up to 75 chairs you provide. Fees
Mon-Thurs Friday - Sunday
Bronze Package $60/hour $70/hour
Silver Package $70/hour $80/hour
Gold Package $85/hour $95/hour

Equipment Deposit $50
Alcohol Deposit $50
Alcohol Permit $25

Download the rental paperwork here:
https://tinyurl.com/LHpacket2025

08/07/2026

We kicked off the weekend with some great tunes from The Polecat Creek Boys! Our last Folk and Roots Friday is August 21 with the Merry Travelers Duo.

08/06/2026

Due to rain, we will not open for boating at noon today, Thursday, August 6th. We will attempt to open at 3:00 p.m. if we can!

Check out a new duo at the August 7th Folk and Roots Friday! Bring a friend and your lunch and see us at Noon.
08/03/2026

Check out a new duo at the August 7th Folk and Roots Friday! Bring a friend and your lunch and see us at Noon.

We are open for boat rentals during the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair 2026!
08/02/2026

We are open for boat rentals during the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair 2026!

07/31/2026

We have closed boat rentals for rain on Friday, July 31. We'll be open Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 7pm, weather permitting!

Don't miss the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair 2026 this weekend! It's both Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2, from 10am to...
07/31/2026

Don't miss the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair 2026 this weekend! It's both Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2, from 10am to 4pm. We're open for boating during the Fair and there are food trucks, so you can just spend the day here!

Tonight we hosted the UPD Youth Summer Theatre 'Frozen' cast party and had such a fun time. Congrats on another great pr...
07/25/2026

Tonight we hosted the UPD Youth Summer Theatre 'Frozen' cast party and had such a fun time. Congrats on another great production!

The last two free lunch shows brought to you by the Urbana Park District and the CU Folk and Roots Festival will be Pole...
07/24/2026

The last two free lunch shows brought to you by the Urbana Park District and the CU Folk and Roots Festival will be Polecat Creek Boys and Merry Travelers duo. Bring your lunch and join us at Noon on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of August at the Lake House!

While the main entrance to Crystal Lake Park is closed, our east parking lot at Race St. is open and we ARE open for boa...
07/23/2026

While the main entrance to Crystal Lake Park is closed, our east parking lot at Race St. is open and we ARE open for boat rentals today!

A driver suffered injuries in an accident Thursday afternoon after striking a power pole in Urbana, and roads are being closed off in the area.

07/19/2026

Boating will close today, Sunday the 19th, at 2:15pm due to the air quality index. Take care out there!

Address

206 West Park Street
Urbana, IL
61801

Telephone

+12173671544

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