The Boating Lake is at the southern end of Cleethorpes next to Cleethorpes Local Nature Reserve. There are two main lakes with a connecting channel. The lakes are surrounded by amenity grass, ideal for picnics.
The north lake is open for fishing and is used by a model boat association. Set in the middle of this lake is an illuminated fountain. At the northern most tip of the lake is an open air paddling pool.
The south lake is open for the hire of rowing boats and pedalows in the summer season. A waterfall cascades from one of the islands.
Cleethorpes Discovery Centre is set between the two lakes. The centre hosts art exhibitions and has a café. Outside, to the rear of the centre is a sand pit play area.
There is a small zoo in the lakes area, called Jungle World.
The lakes area can be accessed from the main road travelling from Cleethorpes sea front towards Humberston. There is a car park along the front of the amenities which are set back from the main road.
The Cleethorpes Light Railway runs along one side of the lake. Travel by this railway stops near the Cleethorpes Leisure Centre and continues to the north and Cleethorpes Pier by the Lolly Pop Road Train.