Need a light and lazy activity for Labor Day? How about boating?

For those in central Jersey who have kids (like mine) who are tired of swimming and the beach, but who still love water, there is another local option--renting a boat at Mercer County Park.

Mercer County Park's marina offers boat rentals from Memorial Day through Labor Day, so this is your last chance this summer to try this fun activity.  You can rent one or two-seater kayaks, or rowboats or pedal boats (4 people).  The rentals are available from 12:00-6:00 PM and the cost is $15 per hour for pedal boats rowboats, and single person kayaks, and $20 for a two-seater kayak; after the first hour, it is $5 per every 1/2 hour.

Another option--take a pontoon lake tour!  The pontoon tours are held on weekends only, at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5 PM.  The cost is $7 per adult and $5 per child or senior.  They are given on a first-come, first serve basis, and the pontoon holds a maximum of 15 people.

For more information, visit the Mercer County Park website at http://www.state.nj.us/counties/mercer/commissions/park/boat_marina.html

See you on the Lake!