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Located inside the bustling city of Milwaukee, you’ll find quiet and tranquil Veterans Park. The park is easily accessible by car or public transit, and is right on the Lake Michigan Waterfront. The showstopper of this park is the 14 acre sparkling lagoon, teaming with wildlife. 

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Wheel Fun Rentals Introduces Swan Boat Rentals at Veterans Park in Milwaukee

For Immediate Release:
June 7, 2019

Milwaukee – Wheel Fun Rentals is pleased to announce the addition of Swan Boats at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park. Conveniently located right off of N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, adventurers will now have the opportunity to enjoy the water by swan boat! Swan boats have launched and are now available to rent!

Swan boats are a classic, iconic piece of American history dating back to 1877 when they were first established in Boston Commons Park, and then later spread to neighborhood lakes around the U.S by the early-to-mid 1900’s.  Swan boats are one of few experiences that have changed so little over time, visitors can practically replicate the beloved rides they took in their own childhoods. Sharing those memories with the young ones makes for an even more special voyage.

Each swan boat seats up to five guests, making them perfect for family outings, birthday parties, group activities and more. All boats come equipped with a Bimini top for sun shade (not pictured). Guests are also welcome to bring food and drinks aboard the swan boats (No alcohol or large coolers allowed.) Plus, life jackets are included with every rental to ensure you’ll have a safe, smooth ride.

“We’re thrilled to bring our fun swan pedal boats to Veterans Park,” said Rodney Knight, local owner and operator. “This location has offered pedal boat rentals for years and we decided it was time to upgrade to something a bit more unique – we’re so excited to offer Milwaukee residents a bit of nostalgia with our swan boats.”

Swan boat rentals at Wheel Fun Rentals in Veterans Park are available Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day from 10 AM until sunset on weekdays, and from 9 AM to sunset on weekends. Sept. 3rd – Sept 29th, they will be available weekends only from 10am – sunset.  Prices are per-person, and are $11 an hour for adults, and $6 an hour for kids under 18 years old. Bike rentals are also available right around the corner at Wheel Fun Rentals Veterans Park South, which offers specialty cycles, 2-wheeled bikes and kids’ bikes! For more information about Wheel Fun Rentals visit wheelfunrentals.com/Milwaukee.

 

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Wheel Fun Rentals Media Contact: Rodney Knight • (414) 232-5027 • wheelfunmke@gmail.com

 

About Wheel Fun Rentals

Founded in 1987, Wheel Fun Rentals started with four wheel Surrey cycles, evolved into specialty bike rentals and bike tours, and now offers recreational rentals of all kinds from more than 100 outlets in 16 states.  Specializing in unique bikes and tours, Wheel Fun Rentals has been offering clean, healthy family fun and affordable outdoor entertainment to nearly 3 million customers annually from city and state parks, resorts, and retail outlets through corporate locations and franchised territories. For more information about Wheel Fun Rentals please visit www.wheelfunrentals.com or call 805-650-7770. Follow Wheel Fun Rentals: @WheelFunRentalsOfficial on Facebook, @WheelFunRentalsOfficial on Instagram, and @WheelFunRentals on Twitter.