All families are welcome to take a leisurely paddle on NIU’s East Lagoon. Stop by or register in advance for on-site hourly rentals on Friday evening.  

Arrive at the East Lagoon during your selected time slot and enjoy your paddle. We have all the boats, paddles and PFDs at the lagoon waiting for you. 

All ages welcome. We have child-size PFDs and paddles. Seventeen years old and younger require parental signature on the liability form at time of registration. Twelve years and younger require supervision on shore or accompanying on the water.  

Be sure to arrive 10 minutes before your reservation. If you arrive more than five minutes after the hour, your spot may be given to a
walk-up. 

Date and Time(s): Fri, Sept. 16, choose 7 p.m. or 8 p.m.  

Registration cost: NIU student: $5, nonstudent: $10.

Online advance registration through Fusion.  

Walk-up sign-ups are welcome if equipment is available. 

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Check out some photos for an idea of what to expect.