11 Exhilarating Things to Do at Lake Arvesta Farms, a South Haven Water Park & Outdoor Rec Destination

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Water Park, Live Music, Pickleball & More at Lake Arvesta Farms

Located just four miles from downtown South Haven, Michigan and Lake Michigan, Lake Arvesta Farms is the perfect place to make your Michigan beach getaway complete.

Featuring four enormous waterslides, sandy beaches for relaxing and swimming, and several giant floating obstacle course “islands,” this water-based family entertainment center also offers an array of indoor and outdoor fun.

When you visit Arvesta Sport Complex at Lake Arvesta Farms, you’ll find pickleball, beach volleyball, putt putt, disc golf and lawn game areas.

There are also paddleboats, kayaks, and SUPs of all shapes and sizes, and a cable wakeboard park.

They also have a full-service bar available (with a huge lawn service area) if you want to enjoy a drink while watching the fun unfold.

Everyone that enters Lake Arvesta Farms needs to purchase general admission for that day.

BONUS: Lifeguards are on duty at Lake Arvesta Farms.

Things to Do at Lake Arvesta Farms

06464 Arvesta Drive, South Haven, MI 49090

1 – Conquer the Giant Aqua Obstacle Courses

Strap on a life jacket!

At Lake Arvesta Farms, there is a floating obstacle course for you, no matter your age.

Your Aqua Park Pass lets you play on the giant inflatable obstacles all day long.

Climb, swing, and scramble over the course just like players on American Ninja Warrior.

lake arvesta farms wibit water aqua course
Close up of the larger Wibit at Lake Arvesta Farms in South Haven, MI
lake arvesta water park

The junior Wibit (obstacle course) is for anyone under 42 inches tall.

If you’re taller than that, you will use the larger obstacle course area.

lake arvesta junior wibit for little kids
Lake Arvesta Farm’s junior Wibit for those 42″ and under

2 – Learn to Wakeboard at the Cable Park

If you’re looking to learn how to wakeboard, then this is the place to do it.

There are helpful instructors who will teach you on your own private cable in a safe and secure location.

Depending on your previous experience skateboarding, skiing, or on other balanced-related activities, most people will find that a day at the park is sufficient to be able to learn how to wakeboard.

To access the cable park, you need to purchase a day pass for the Cable Wakeboard Park.

Equipment rental is $10 per day.

lake arvesta wakeboarding

Lake arvesta wakeboard

3 – Hit the Crazy Waterslides

Lake Arvesta Farms is now home to several giant inflatable waterslides.

You’ll need to climb to the top to ride the slide of your choice, but it’s worth it for the ride – and the view!

lake arvesta waterslides

lake arvest waterslides

4 – Paddle Kayaks & SUPs

Arvesta Sport Complex at Lake Arvesta Farms has a variety of self-propelled boats and floaties for you to play around on.

Choose from kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, or paddle boats for your next adventure.

lake arvesta farms kayaks sups

5 – Play Disc Golf

Lake Arvesta Farm’s 18-hole disc golf course features an 80′ elevation change and seven water hazards.

Email info@lakearvestafarms.com or call 269-637-6464 to book a time.

6 – Play Pickleball on 12 Courts

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the US, so it can be hard to find an open court to play on at times.

That’s why a lot of people are taking their game to Arvesta Sport Complex at Lake Arvesta Farms.

They have 12 pickleball courts – nine outdoors and three indoors – that you can reserve by calling 269-637-6464.

lake arvesta pickleball courts

7 – Play Lawn Games

General admission includes access to lawn games, playground, and the beach area.

8 – Swim at the Beach

If you’re looking for a low-key kind of day, or if Lake Michigan is just too windy, the sandy shores of Lake Arvesta invite you to lay out and hang there for the day.

RED FLAG BEACH DAY DISCOUNT
Red flag days at South Haven city beaches mean discount days at Lake Arvesta Farms!

Lake arvesta beach south haven mi

9 – Boat Rides & Tubing

For more water fun, water skiing, tubing, and boat rides are available by appointment.

10 – Have Dinner & a Drink on the Huge Patio

The Fire Water Bar is ready to serve you!

State law requires that alcoholic beverages be consumed within a designated area. Luckily for Lake Arvesta Farms patrons, that designated area is huge.

The space includes outdoor patio areas, allowing you to relax and watch the action from a large number of places.

11 – See Live Music, Fireworks & Other Special Events

Lake Arvesta Farms is host to a range of special events, including live music, fireworks, and a water ski show.

Keep an eye on the Arvesta Sport Complex Facebook page for event details as they’re released.

Private Events at Lake Arvesta Farms

Birthday Parties, Family Reunions, Corporate Outings & Weddings

Customize your party with the activities you want, from private spaces to Wibit access and more.

Lake Arvesta Farms offers several event spaces, from a modern silo to a whole island!

Call 269-637-6464 or email info@lakearvestafarms.com for group info.

Lake Arvesta Farms Visit Details

2024 Arvesta Sport Complex Summer Season Info

HOURS

Sunday11 AM – 6 PM
Monday10 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday10 AM – 8 PM
WednesdayCLOSED to public, open for private parties
Thursday10 AM – 8 PM
Friday10 AM – 8 PM
Saturday10 AM – 8 PM
Ticket sales end one hour prior to close

PRICING

General Admission (includes playground areas & beach access)$10
Children 4 and underFree
Aqua Park Day Pass (includes Wibit (floating obstacle courses), waterslides, playground areas & beach access)$35
(Cable Park add-on: $20)
Cable Wakeboard Park Day Pass$40
Cable Park Daily Equipment Rental$10
All Access Option (rental equipment available for wakeboarding, paddleboarding & kayaking)$65
Kayak & Paddleboard$10 general admission + $10/2 hrs
Pickleball open play (call to reserve court)$10
Disc golf$10
New! Adventure Golf $15
(second round 50% off)
All Access Aqua Day Pass$55
All Park Access$65
Private Beach Cabana Rental$245 / day
(up to 6 people)
Wakeboarding, water skiing, tubing and boat rides available by appointment

Anyone 42 inches and taller can do anything at the park.

Those under 42 inches must use the small floating obstacle course and small slide with an adult. Under 42″ cannot use cable wakeboard park.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS

Farm Pass/All-Park Season Pass$385 per person
Red Flag Discount (when Red Flag flies at South Haven Beach)$5

Season passes valid May – September 2024

Camping & Glamping Near Lake Arvesta Farms

We stayed for a week at the Covert / South Haven KOA Holiday. 

Mad props to this campground for having WiFi that could keep up with all of tech we brought with us.

This campground has a huge jumping pillow and new glamping teepees.

In season, you can u-pick blueberries right at the campground. They have a little dog park, too.

One night, we texted the campground office for pizza delivery. That’s also how the firewood works.

We stayed in an RV rental from Nick at NV Trailer Rentals LLC. I made the campground reservation- Nick delivered and set up the camper. He let us bring our pup, too! Nick was great to work with.

Campsite at Van Buren State Park in South Haven
South Haven Jellystone Park
03403 64th St, South Haven, MI 49090
Fun stuff: Themed weekends, laser tag, paintball, crafts, hayride, pool, more.
Covert/South Haven KOA
39397 M-140, Covert, MI 49043
Fun stuff: Pool, dog park, jumping pillow, corn hole, sand volleyball, basketball trampoline, activities, cabins, glamping teepees, fantastic wifi
Van Buren State Park
23960 Ruggles Rd, South Haven, MI 49090
Pool at Covert/South Haven KOA

Map of Lodging Options

Have You Been to Lake Arvesta?

Have you been to Lake Arvesta Farms? What’s your favorite part? Let us know in the comments below!

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