Boat Races on Lake Decatur!
2025 APBA Eastern Inboard Divisionals
June 7 & 8 / 10 a.m. / Nelson Park / Decatur Illinois
Live Stream – Spectators can tune in to LIVE coverage of the event by streaming on NowDecatur.com – just click “Hardy’s Race for the Lake”. Don’t miss a moment of the action! NowDecatur.com will be the best way to tune into the race action and hear important announcements.
Road Closures – Lakeshore Drive from Lost Bridge Road to Cantrell Street into Nelson Park will be closed starting at 5 a.m. on Friday, June 6th and will reopen on Monday, June 9th at 5 a.m. Please plan to use alternate routes during this time. Detour signage will be provided.
Spectator Parking – Parking for spectators will be available on Lake Shore Drive for $5.00. Motorists should enter from the intersection of Lost Bridge Road/16th Street and Lake Shore Drive. A tram shuttle will be provided to transport patrons to Nelson Park. No overnight parking is allowed.
Handicap Parking – Located at 22nd Street and Cantrell Street
No Spectator Parking in Nelson Park on Saturday – Please note that there will be no public parking available in Nelson Park on Saturday. Consider using the convenient $5 CASH ONLY parking option available on Lake Shore Drive.
Sunday Spectator Parking – On Sunday, Parking will also be available in the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater lot as well as adjacent parking lots for $5.00 CASH ONLY. Please follow the designated signage.
Coolers and Personal Belongings – No Coolers will be allowed in Nelson Park or on Lake Shore Drive. No personal belongings (chairs, tents, etc.) will be allowed to remain overnight. All personal belongings must be removed overnight between race days.
Food Vendors
Taqueria La Perlita • Burrito King • Tucker Family Concessions • Turkey Man • Notorious PIG • Junie B • Jurassic Grill • Luca Popcorn • Big Blue Energy Drinks • Lil Big Hungry Daylight Doughnuts • Mimi’s Frosty • KLC Creations • Rockwell Coffee