Picnic Areas & Playgrounds

What outdoor adventure would be complete without a picnic or barbecue? With multiple picnic areas and playgrounds to choose from, Lake Lou Yaeger has something to offer any gathering.

Picnic Areas

There are dedicated picnic areas throughout the lake property and they are open daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Each picnic area is complete with a comfort station and parking lot to accommodate large group gatherings. Grills and power are available at Picnic Areas 3 & 4. If you have children in your group, Picnic Area 3 has an adjacent public playground. The Route 66 Hike & Bike Trail is accessible from all picnic areas.

Other than the picnic areas that can be reserved, various picnic tables and a few public grills are at key interest points around the lake. These are posted at sites such as the grass near Milnot Beach, at Marina 2, on the peninsulas at Marina 1, and in other points around the property. The public is encouraged to bring picnics and enjoy the setting. If you don’t have your lunch, feel free to swing by Milnot Beach during normal operating hours for a quick snack.

Picnic Areas 3 and 4 are available in four-hour time blocks (8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12-4 p.m. and 4-8 p.m.) each day. To reserve a picnic area, visit campspot.com.

Playgrounds

Children love to run and play outside and Lake Lou Yaeger makes it easy with two playgrounds for kids to be kids. The larger playground is located on Beach House Trail across from the Lake Shed (4831 Beach House Trail) with views of Lake Lou Yaeger and within walking distance of Milnot Beach. The smaller of the two playgrounds is adjacent to Picnic Area 3. Please read above for Picnic Area information.

Playgrounds cannot be reserved. Children should always be supervised in playground areas.

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