Barefoot
Boating
The Marina District
Fish Shack
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.

Our sister marina Okoboji Boat Works, is Okoboji's oldest marina located on West Lake Okoboji, in the heart of Smith's Bay. Okoboji Boat Works provides seasonal and daily slip rentals, 24 hour gas dock, ship store, boutique, boat rentals, cruises, and is home to the famous Fish Shack that is open to the public when not cruising.

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.

Rent a Boat or Pontoon
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.

Contact our Cruise Director
Cruises

Featured Events

Pasta & Wine Night

Dec

25

All you can eat pasta night + half price bottles & $5 house wine!

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Snappers Trivia Night

Dec

25

Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM! General trivia every week. 19 questions with one wagered bonus at the end. Winning team gets a $20 gift card!

See Details

Thirsty Thursday

Dec

26

Half price drinks ALL NIGHT!

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Prime Rib Special

Dec

27

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

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Friday Fish Fry

Dec

27

5:00 PM

Friday Fish Fry

All-you-can-eat Fish & Chips!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Dec

28

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Pasta & Wine Night

Jan

1

All you can eat pasta night + half price bottles & $5 house wine!

See Details

Snappers Trivia Night

Jan

1

Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM! General trivia every week. 19 questions with one wagered bonus at the end. Winning team gets a $20 gift card!

See Details

Thirsty Thursday

Jan

2

Half price drinks ALL NIGHT!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Jan

3

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Friday Fish Fry

Jan

3

5:00 PM

Friday Fish Fry

All-you-can-eat Fish & Chips!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Jan

4

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Pasta & Wine Night

Jan

8

All you can eat pasta night + half price bottles & $5 house wine!

See Details

Snappers Trivia Night

Jan

8

Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM! General trivia every week. 19 questions with one wagered bonus at the end. Winning team gets a $20 gift card!

See Details

Thirsty Thursday

Jan

9

Half price drinks ALL NIGHT!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Jan

10

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Friday Fish Fry

Jan

10

5:00 PM

Friday Fish Fry

All-you-can-eat Fish & Chips!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Jan

11

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Pasta & Wine Night

Jan

15

All you can eat pasta night + half price bottles & $5 house wine!

See Details

Snappers Trivia Night

Jan

15

Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM! General trivia every week. 19 questions with one wagered bonus at the end. Winning team gets a $20 gift card!

See Details

Thirsty Thursday

Jan

16

Half price drinks ALL NIGHT!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Jan

17

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Friday Fish Fry

Jan

17

5:00 PM

Friday Fish Fry

All-you-can-eat Fish & Chips!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Jan

18

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Pasta & Wine Night

Jan

22

All you can eat pasta night + half price bottles & $5 house wine!

See Details

Snappers Trivia Night

Jan

22

Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM! General trivia every week. 19 questions with one wagered bonus at the end. Winning team gets a $20 gift card!

See Details

Thirsty Thursday

Jan

23

Half price drinks ALL NIGHT!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Jan

24

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Friday Fish Fry

Jan

24

5:00 PM

Friday Fish Fry

All-you-can-eat Fish & Chips!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Jan

25

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Pasta & Wine Night

Jan

29

All you can eat pasta night + half price bottles & $5 house wine!

See Details

Snappers Trivia Night

Jan

29

Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM! General trivia every week. 19 questions with one wagered bonus at the end. Winning team gets a $20 gift card!

See Details

Thirsty Thursday

Jan

30

Half price drinks ALL NIGHT!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Jan

31

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Friday Fish Fry

Jan

31

5:00 PM

Friday Fish Fry

All-you-can-eat Fish & Chips!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Feb

1

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Pasta & Wine Night

Feb

5

All you can eat pasta night + half price bottles & $5 house wine!

See Details

Snappers Trivia Night

Feb

5

Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM! General trivia every week. 19 questions with one wagered bonus at the end. Winning team gets a $20 gift card!

See Details

Thirsty Thursday

Feb

6

Half price drinks ALL NIGHT!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Feb

7

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Friday Fish Fry

Feb

7

5:00 PM

Friday Fish Fry

All-you-can-eat Fish & Chips!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Feb

8

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Pasta & Wine Night

Feb

12

All you can eat pasta night + half price bottles & $5 house wine!

See Details

Snappers Trivia Night

Feb

12

Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM! General trivia every week. 19 questions with one wagered bonus at the end. Winning team gets a $20 gift card!

See Details

Thirsty Thursday

Feb

13

Half price drinks ALL NIGHT!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Feb

14

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Friday Fish Fry

Feb

14

5:00 PM

Friday Fish Fry

All-you-can-eat Fish & Chips!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Feb

15

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Pasta & Wine Night

Feb

19

All you can eat pasta night + half price bottles & $5 house wine!

See Details

Snappers Trivia Night

Feb

19

Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM! General trivia every week. 19 questions with one wagered bonus at the end. Winning team gets a $20 gift card!

See Details

Thirsty Thursday

Feb

20

Half price drinks ALL NIGHT!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Feb

21

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

Friday Fish Fry

Feb

21

5:00 PM

Friday Fish Fry

All-you-can-eat Fish & Chips!

See Details

Prime Rib Special

Feb

22

Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday night!

See Details

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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  • Okoboji Boat Works

    Located on West Lake Okoboji, Okoboji Boat Works (OBW) is Okoboji's oldest marina. It is the central location for our excursion boats as well as pontoon and boat rentals. Home to the world's largest Fish Shake and the legendary Shake the Lake cruise.

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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. 

    Open Now
  • 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. 

    Closed Now
  • The Garden

    Located on the shores of West Lake Okoboji The Gardens has it all. Live entertainment, tons of tvs and enjoy great food and drinks!

    Open Now
  • O’Farrel Sisters

    An Okoboji icon, OFS is Okoboji's oldest diner and is like taking a step back in time. A breakfast and lunch spot that is a family pleaser serving up their famous cakes and pies since 1941. 

    Open Now

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.

    Open Now
  • 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.

    Open Now
  • West Boutique

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

    Open Now
  • The Central Emporium

    Built in 1901 The Central Emporium started off as a dance hall on the shores of West Lake Okoboji. After modifications and renovations throughout the decades The Central Emporium now serves as a boutique shopping mall and includes two restaurants.

    Open Now

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.

    Book Now
  • Central Emporium Penthouse Rental

    Stay on the very top of Okoboji at the penthouse located top level of The Central Emporium. Enjoy a unique stay with gorgeous West Lake views

    Book Now

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.

    Book Now
  • 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. 

    Open Now
  • 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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