Yates Township Parks & Recreation
Yates Township Parks & Recreation
Click below to view the thoughts, recommendations, goals and objectives of the permanent and seasonal residents, civic leaders, business people, and others who are tied to Idlewild’s rich cultural and historic past. These documents speak primarily of the area’s cultural heritage, cultural economic development, the natural resources and recreational opportunities Yates Township has to offer.
Williams Island on Idlewild Lake
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Williams Island is located on beautiful Idlewild Lake in the heart of Yates Township. Visitors can enjoy picnic tables, a sandy beach, swimming, and access to the boat launch. Wake ends at 7:30 p.m.
Idlewild Lake Public Access Beach & Dock
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Enjoy picnics, swimming, and fishing at this beautiful, secluded public access on Idlewild Lake. While you’re there, take some time to read the plaques with pictures and information about Idlewild’s exciting history!
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Paradise Lake
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There is a public access site on the South side of the lake, just off Wilson Drive. The site has a hard surface boat launch, bathroom facilities, and parking.
Idlewild Historic & Cultural Center
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A community plan since 1973, the Idlewild Historic & Cultural Center has been designed to function as a center for education and performance activities on a scale appropriate to Lake County.
Camping Ordinance
The purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to ensure that the temporary occupancy of campers, recreational vehicles, camping trailers, tents and other temporary living quarters within the Township of Yates shall be used and conducted in a safe and clean manner that protects the public health and safety, ensures the safe and legal disposal of human waste and wastewater, restricts the use of non-standard electrical power sources and portable heating devices, protects surface and subsurface water quality, minimizes fire exposures and overcrowding, preserves property values and prohibits the creation and use of substandard permanent housing stock.