John Tanner Park offers boat access via jon boat and pedal boat rentals available daily at the Visitor's Center (9 am-5 pm), with rates of $5 per hour for jon boats or $15 for 4 hours, and $5 per person for 30 minutes on pedal boats.

Private boats with electric motors (10 HP limit) are permitted during daylight hours on the park's two lakes. The park features a $5 daily parking fee, full amenities including restrooms, a beach area, and fishing opportunities year-round on stocked lakes.