Lake Manawa State Park features boat ramps on the north, south, and west sides of the lake, providing access for motorized boats of any size, paddle boards, canoes, and kayaks.

The park offers modern amenities including a beach area with paddle boat and canoe rentals, a fish cleaning station, and an accessible fishing pier. Boating season runs April through October, with the beach area open daily from 11 a. m. to 7 p. m.

during summer months.