What Does My Gate Fee Pay For?

Lakeside's programming is possible only through the philanthropic support of its patrons.  Gate Pass revenue covers only a fraction of the cost of presenting Lakeside programs each summer.  During the 10-week Chautauqua summer season, gate passes provided admission to the grounds and the following Lakeside activities.

What you receive for the price of your gate pass is priceless.

  • Hoover Auditorium Live Entertainment, Tuesday-Saturday
  • Educational Seminars, Monday-Thursday
  • Sunday Morning Worship Services
  • Weekday Chaplain's Hour & Evening Praise
  • Historic Walking Tours & Lectures
  • Sunday Family Night in the Park
  • Youth Music & Nature Programs
  • Children & Youth Ministry Programs
  • Family Puppet Shows
  • Swimming off the Dock
  • Swimming Lessons
  • Parks & Picnic Areas
  • Supervised Playground
  • Organized Recreational Activities & Games
  • Shuffleboard Courts & Lessons
  • Tennis Courts & Lessons
  • Basketball Courts
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Lakefront Path, Nature/Walking Trail
  • Outdoor Wellness Park
  • Wellness & Fitness Classes
  • Shuttle Service
  • Round-the-Clock Security
  • Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Programs
  • Yoga Classes
  • Sunday "Kids Setting Sail" Program
  • Wednesday Family Night Picnic in Perry Park
  • Lakeside Heritage Society Museum & Archives
  • Lakeside Women's Club Activities & Programs
  • Special Events Throughout the Chautauqua Season:
    • Classic Car Show
    • Lakeside Garden Tour
    • Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks
    • Lakeside Wooden Boat Show & Plein Air Paintout
    • Katharine C. Crampton Memorial Art Show
    • Craft & Art Show
    • Photography Show
    • Gladiolus Exhibition
    • Antique Show
    • Sailing Regatta
    • Mouse Island Sailing Race

Available for a Nominal Charge

  • C. Kirk Rhein, Jr. Center for the Living Arts Classes
  • Lakeside Summer Stage Productions
  • Lakeside Women's Club Cottage Tour
  • Lakeside Symphony Candlelight Showcase
  • Friends of Hotel Lakeside Ice Cream Social
  • Orchestra Hall Movies
  • Miniature Golf in Central Park
  • Sailing Lessons & Rentals
  • Kayak Rentals
  • Historic Tram Tours
  • Raccoon Run
  • Triathlons
  • Kelleys Island Swim
  • Shuffleboard Tournaments