ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS   TOWN OF DELAVAN, WISCONSIN   Time and Place of Opening Bids. Sealed proposals for other 2025 Road Improvement projects for the Town of Delavan, Walworth County, Wisconsin, will be received at the Town Hall, 5621 Town Hall Road, Delavan, Wisconsin 53115, Attention: John Olson, Administrator until 11:00am, May 29, 2025.  The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time with an expected bid award on June 10, 2025.   Description of Work. The project consists of Milling & Overlay of parts of Inlet Shore Dr., Delavan Dr., and Breezy St. in the Inlet Oaks Subdivision.   Information for Bidders: Please contact Tom Thiele at 262-728-6411 and/or [email protected] for project specifications.    Rejection of Bids. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive technicalities.  Unless the Bids are rejected for good cause, award of contract shall be made to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder.   Dated at Delavan, Wisconsin this May 12, 2025.

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Boat Launch Pass

Spring/Summer Season Hours
April 1st-December 1st
Winter Hours
November 1st - March 31st
Delavan Community Park is closed during the winter, however, if you wish to Ice Fish, on Delavan Lake, you are welcome to do so.  Please note that the Gate House is not staffed during the winter season.

BOAT LAUNCH REGISTRATION

ONLINE Boat Launch Pass Click Here

PRINTABLE Boat Launch Pass Click Here

Please CLICK HERE to pay online

Delavan Community PARK HOURS

Address: 1220 South Shore Drive on the Corner of Hwy 50 and South Shore Drive
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Public Park – Open 8am - 9pm

The beach is open from 9am to 8pm

The Gate House is open 24-7. If no one is at the gate house when you arrive, please drop your payment in the YELLOW drop box by the Gate House or pay online.

OVERNIGHT PARKING AVAILABLE

for $25 per each 24-hour period. Please contact the Gate House 262-740-2335 or the Town Clerk at [email protected] for more details

How Much Is the Boat Launch Fee?

Non-Motorized Boat

*A non-motorized boat is considered a canoe, kayak, sailboat, row boat, etc.

$13.75 per day | $137.50 Seasonal Pass

Boats Under 20 Ft

$19.25 per day | $192.50 Seasonal Pass

Boats Between 20 Ft and 26 Ft

$23.25 per day | $232.50 Seasonal Pass

Boats 26 Ft & Over

$27.50 per day | $275 Seasonal Pass

Out of State Residents

Non-Motorized Boat

*A non-motorized boat is considered a canoe, kayak, sailboat, row boat, etc.

$13.75 per day | $137.50 Seasonal Pass

Boats Under 20 Ft

$19.25 per day | $192.50 Seasonal Pass

Boats Between 20 Ft and 26 Ft

$35.00 per day | $350.00 Seasonal Pass

Boats 26 Ft & Over

$41.25 per day | $412.50 Seasonal Pass

What if you join us after hours? Please leave your Boat Launch Fee at the Gate House in the YELLOW DROP BOX.

Commercial Passes

DAILY FEE ($40)

Provides "in and out" boat service, shore lift service and barge services

Tier #1 ($400)

Provides "in and out" boat service/Fleet Rate for for 1-5 Boats

Tier #2 ($500)

Provides "in and out" boat service and shore lift services/Fleet Rate for 6-10 Boats

Tier #3 ($600)

Provides "in and out" boat service, shore lift and barge services/Fleet Rate for 11+ Boats

No barges will be allowed to launch or park on weekends for the months of May, June, July & August.

Other “no launch” restrictions are on opening day of fishing in May, Memorial Day weekend, Independence day celebration, Labor Day weekend, and large fishing tournaments during the season.

No barge tie ups are allowed along the park shore line except for inlet launch area.

No commercial vehicles/trailers allowed anywhere in the park except in designated commercial parking area.

Daily barge rate is $40. The daily pass is good for one day only.

Commercial Tier 3 Parking Only

Tier 3 customers pay $6 per car to park (during rental time only). If you stay longer than your rental time, the Daily Parking Fee is $3 per adult and $2 per child.

Season Passes may be purchased online, at the gate house, paid in person at the Town Hall or mailed to the Town of Delavan.

Make Checks Payable to: Town of Delavan, Attn: Boat Launch, 5621 Town Hall Road, Delavan WI 53115

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and Town of Delavan regulations and policies, the Town of Delavan its offices and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by Town of Delavan.

DON'T GET FINED

Please note there is a $100 fine if boat launch fee is not paid at either Gate House or Drop Box. Boaters must complete and turn in the Boat Launch Registration Form and include a copy of your boat registration.

All transactions are final. 

NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

NO REFUNDS FOR BOAT MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES

(dead battery, automobile failure, trailer malfunction)

NO REFUNDS FOR CHANGING YOUR MIND

Launch at your own risk.

What about Barges?

  • No barges will be allowed to launch or park on weekends for the months of May, June, July & August.
  • Other “no launch” restrictions are on opening day of fishing in May, Memorial Day weekend, Independence day celebration, Labor Day weekend, and large fishing tournaments during the season.
  • No barge tie ups are allowed along the park shore line except for inlet launch area.
  • No commercial vehicles/trailers allowed anywhere in the park except in designated commercial parking area.
  • Daily barge rate is $40. The daily pass is good for one day only.

How is the Launch Fee Set and Calculated?

All launch rates are set by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Rates are calculated by the number of services at the launch: Attendant, Restrooms. State tax is included in fee.