When was the last time you enjoyed a day of good, old-fashioned fun? It’s something we could all use a bit more of in our lives. And “fun” is exactly what’s on the agenda for today’s featured activity. Nestled in Southwest Ohio, Sharon Lake is a lovely, little-known lake with a harbor where you can rent a pedal boat and cruise the afternoon away, and it’s a fun little adventure that needs to be on your to-do list.

In Southwest Ohio, Sharon Lake is a beguiling 35-acre body of water at the eponymous Hamilton County Great Park.
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This man-made lake was constructed in the 1930s and has long been a favorite spot for Cincinnatians to recreate during the spring and summer seasons.
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Sharon Harbor’s boathouse operates from mid-March through mid-October, offering pedal boats, row boats, canoes, kayaks, and motorboats for rent. You don’t need a reservation and pay by the hour, with a four-person pedal boat costing little more than a movie ticket.
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The park provides life vests, and all you need to provide is the horsepower -- i.e., your legs.
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Pedaling around the lake is sure to have you delighting in the beautiful blue skies and lush landscape of Southwest Ohio.
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You may even catch a glimpse of turtles, fish, and the myriad avian species that call Sharon Lake home!
Sarah McCosham, OIYS
Sharon Woods is a beautiful little Buckeye State treasure, and exploring this park via pedal boat is an immensely pleasurable way to spend an afternoon!
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Did you know you could rent a pedal boat at Sharon Lake? What a fun way to spend an afternoon!

Looking for more fun things to do at this park? The Gorge Trail is a prehistoric hiking adventure you’re sure to love!

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