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The Marina District
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The Marina District
Okoboji, Iowa

The Marina District

Located in Iowa Great Lakes. Boat, cruise, dine and shop with us!

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Marinas

Established in 1886, Parks Marina a multi-location business and the largest boat dealership in Iowa, with two locations on Lake Okoboji. Our flagship location is on East Lake Okoboji, featuring sales, service, dry rack storage, hoist rental, and a large assortment of water accessories. We offer two bar and restaurant options and are most famously known for the World Famous Barefoot Bar.

Parks Marina in Sioux Falls, SD was established in 1999 and features, boat sales, service, parts and accessories.

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Boats in Storage

Dining

From pancakes and pizzas to seafood, enjoy four unique dining options throughout The Marina District with all locations accessible via boat.

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Patio Dinning

Shopping

Home of the world famous Barefoot Apparel as seen all over the world.

Palm at the Park in The Central Emporium is the most colorful store in Okoboji carrying Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines and more.

West Boutique located at Okoboji Boat Works has a largest selection of women's swim and other ladies fashion.  

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Shopping

Rentals

Get out on the water. Our boat rentals are located at Okoboji Boat Works and offer pontoons and runabout. Captain your own boat or drivers can be provided for an additional cost.

We also provide event space room rentals at Parks Boat Club located at Parks Marina.

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Rentals

Cruise

All aboard!

Cruise with us. Offering public and private cruises on our fleet of nine excursion boat. During the summer cruising season we offer daily cruising options. 

Our private cruises can be tailored for any event. Birthday parties, weddings, corporate events and more.

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Cruises

Featured Events

Snappers St. Paddy's Party

Mar

15

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Snappers St. Paddy's Party

It's your lucky day - Snappers is throwing a St. Paddy's Party! Join us for Irish Fare, LIVE MUSIC with the Fishheads at 2 PM and Scott Kirkhart at 7 PM. We'll be pouring Green Beer & Kryptonites all day long.

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Marinas

  • Parks Marina Okoboji

    Located on East Lake Okoboji offering sales, service, storage, boat rentals, pro-shops, and specialty retail stores. Featuring boat brands by Barletta Pontoons, Cobalt Boats, Crownline, Crest, Nautique, Premier,  Robalo, South Bay and Supra

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  • Parks Marina Sioux Falls

    Located on 4300 Cliff Ave in Sioux Falls, South Dakota was an expansion of Parks Marina Okoboji and is a full services marina.

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Dining

  • Snapper Turtle Bay Café

    Snappers Turtle Bay Cafe and enjoy our relaxing laid back island atmosphere that you can only find along the waters of Turtle Bay. Open to the public for lunch and dinner. 

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  • The Barefoot Bar

    The Barefoot Bar is your authentic Key West inspired tiki bar with Palm Trees in Iowa! Beach-fare food, free live entertainment and famous Full Moon Parties. Shop for your shirt or souvenir with the world-famous Barefoot logo. 

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Shops

  • The Barefoot

    Get our World famous Barefoot clothing. Our foot has traveled around the globe and is easily recognized by fellow patrons and previous visitors. While The Barefoot is not open year around you can still get your Barefoot clothing online or in our Parks Marina Pro Shop.

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  • Palm At The Park

    Palm at the Park located on the top level of The Central Emporium is the the most colorful store in Okoboji carrying Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines and more.


Rentals

  • Boat, Pontoon and Waverunner Rentals

    Get out on the water. Our boat rentals are located at Okoboji Boat Works and offer pontoons and runabout. Captain your own boat or drivers can be provided for an additional cost.

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  • Event Space Rental

    Parks Boat Club located above Snappers at Parks Marina is Okoboji's premier event space. No matter the event we can accommodate your needs.

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Cruises

  • Private Cruises

    Enjoy a unique Okoboji experience with a private cruise. Our private cruises can be tailored for any event. Birthday parties, weddings, corporate events and more.

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  • Public Cruises

    Get out on the water with one of our public cruises. Our public cruising season runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend and offer daily cruising options. 

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  • Specialy Cruises

    Enjoy one of our novelty cruises - Light up the Night, Lost Shaker of Salt or Vikings cruise. Also enjoy extend holiday dock hops on Memorial Day, July 4th week and Labor Day weekend.

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