Snowshoe Rentals

Winter explorations on snowshoes!

Snowshoe rentals are available at the following location when weather permits:

Lincoln Marsh Office (1001 W. Lincoln Ave)

24-hour Advanced reservations are required to rent snowshoes through the office, no drop-in rentals are available.

Contact the Lincoln Marsh office by email or call 630-871-2810.

General Information:
  • There must be at least 3 inches of snow on the ground to rent snowshoes or run a requested program. Snowshoes cannot be used off of the rental property.
  • Weekday rentals 8A-3P ($8/pair for a max of 3 hours)
    • Rentals must be returned by 3P
    • Car keys will be held as a deposit during a daily rental
  • Weekend rentals ($20/pair)
    • Must be checked out by 4P on Friday and returned the following business day.
  • Payment is due at the time of rental.
    • Lincoln Marsh accepts checks and credit cards.
  • The Lincoln Marsh office is open Monday-Friday 8A-4P and will be closed on the following dates:
    • 12/22 & 12/25 in observance of Christmas Eve & Day
    • 12/29 (12-4P) & 1/1 in observance of New Year’s Eve & Day
    • 1/15 Martin Luther King Day
    • 2/19 President’s Day
  • Limited amount of adult and child sizes available
    • Child Size: Size Youth 13 and up; maximum 60 lbs.
    • Adult/Youth Size: Size Youth 4-Adult 14

Northside Park Shelter House (1300 West. St)

General Information:
  • There must be at least 3 inches of snow on the ground to rent snowshoes or run a requested program. Snowshoes cannot be used off of the rental property.
  • Daily rentals available during operating hours, rentals must be returned 1 hour before closing
    • $8/pair for a max of 3 hours
    • Cash payment is due at the time of rental.
      • Car keys will be held as a deposit
  • Reservations are not required to rent snowshoes from the shelter house and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis during operating hours only.
    • Warming Shelter Hours (when weather conditions permit)
      • Fri. 4P-8P
      • Sat & Sun 11A-7P
      • Non-School Days 11A-7P
      • New Year’s Eve 11A-3P
      • Closed on these holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Day, New Year’s Day

*Warming shelter may close if conditions become unfavorable for winter recreation opportunities.

Interested in a program that includes the history of snowshoeing, additional instruction and a guided hike with a Lincoln Marsh educator?