Jayhawk Marina

2.9 (7 reviews)

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Open • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Debra M.

2 months ago

New ownership is making improvements, which were needed to enhance the overall boating experience. Looking forward to continued work to make this the best possible lake offering near Overland Park. read more

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Kevin B.

1 year ago

Beautiful lake nicest marina in Kansas. Pricey since new owners. Security is a joke. The help is great as far as allowed to be.

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Jack P.

1 year ago

The marina is under new Ownership. The prices are going up and they are charging for EVERYTHING. Example: What was a free benefit, like being able to store your trailer in the dry lot for FREE is now a $75.00 per month charge. There are more rules and regulations coming down the pike, and they are planning to expand to add even more slips. The lake and marina already seem overcrowded at times, and now it sounds like it will get worst. Jayhawk is a fun place to be, but not like it once was. Have your check book full of checks!! read more

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Stephen W.

14 years ago

Jayhawker Marina is a real find. It's nearby in Paola, Kansas. It's on Hillsdale Lake inside Hillsdale State Park. It's the kind of recreational area you'd expect to find in Colorado or the Ozarks It's beautiful and the Marina offers slip rental, boat rental and cabin rental. And the costs are far more reasonable than the distant resort lakes. read more

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Ty S.

5 years ago

They allow you to borrow life jackets for kids but not for adults. I didn't know you could possibly put a price on anyone's safety or life, kid or adult. They are just desperate for money. Fuck them read more

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Vicki C.

8 years ago

Drove an hour and a lightening storm brewed as we pulled into hillsdale. Needed to use the restroom and we were charged $5.00. Kansas robbery read more

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Carlene S.

10 years ago

Not so thrilled. Came out here to rent jet skis. Told we have to online to rent. Rented two online for fun family outing. One would not start. Told basically, "Well, they get used a lot, so that can happen. It worked yesterday." One would think they would check out the equipment in the morning before the customers arrive, right? So, half the family sat on the dock while the other half jet skied. They did refund our money for the jet ski that didn't work plus $20 when we checked. My recommendation: call an hour before you are scheduled to rent and ask if the equipment is working before you drive here. read more

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More info about Jayhawk Marina

26353 Jayhawker Dr
Paola, KS 66071
Directions
(913) 557-9900
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http://www.jayhawkmarina.com

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Does Jayhawk Marina take credit cards?

Yes, Jayhawk Marina takes credit cards.

Indoor Amenities

Does Jayhawk Marina allow dogs?

Yes, Jayhawk Marina allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Jayhawk Marina have bike parking?

Yes, Jayhawk Marina has bike parking.

Does Jayhawk Marina have parking?

Yes, Jayhawk Marina has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Is Jayhawk Marina wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Jayhawk Marina is wheelchair accessible.

Does Jayhawk Marina have free WiFi?

Yes, Jayhawk Marina has free WiFi.

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Full-service marina with covered slips and dry lot storage, boat rentals, floating cabin rentsla. The Marina store and fuel dock serving all needs: apparel, food, bait, tackle, water toys, souvenirs, ice and more...

History

Established in 2005.

Marina located on Hillsdale Lake State Park Reservoir. Located just 20 minutes south of metro Kansas City.

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KC Watersports

4.3

(14 reviews)

Awesome place to visit! Cool riders!…read moreGreat ambiance and very friendly staff! Gave me almost an hour free riding!

Called a week in advance and they said they were open on Saturday's just like the websites says…read more Drove all the way down there to find the gate locked and no one there. Day ruined.

Ambiance On The Water

3.2

(13 reviews)

We paid $200 for the Birthday Package and it was a complete rip off. Some plastic got stuck in the…read moregondola motor mechanism. We spent most of our ride being pulled along next to the sidewalk. After finally pulling out a plastic bag we went back out for about 5 minutes. NEVER AGAIN!! I cant believe this place stays in business. I guess I'm not the only sucker out here!!

Positives: The staff was very nice…read more Negatives: No disinfecting between guests. Not ideal in a COVID-19 world. The creek is gross. Trash gathering floating on the sides. Smells very bad. Ride is short and not much to see.

Sportsman's Outfitter & Marine

3.4

(7 reviews)

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The lower unit on my Mercury Optimax 150 froze. When I checked the oil, only a few ounces came out…read more Sportsman's was the last to service it in December 2022 when they changed the oil and replaced the impeller. It appears they did not refill the lower unit with oil (see photo). There is no sign of an oil leak after running the boat many times since I refilled it. They have no explanation of where the oil went but claim they are not responsible. I even asked if a pressure test concluded there was no leak would that be an indication that they didn't fill it with oil, but they said it couldn't possibly be their fault. I have been a loyal annual customer since 2012, but they have now told me to take my business elsewhere. I recommend not doing business with their service department. If I find a leak, I will gladly update this review.

Josh was amazing to work with while buying our first new Harris tritoon. He took the time to…read moreunderstand our boating lifestyle and helped us find the right boat for our needs. He was very responsive to our emails and calls and made sure we had all of our questions answered before purchasing. I can't recommend him enough!

Sail and Kayak Shop

5.0

(1 review)

On relatively rare occasion, I'll find a business that is absolutely brilliant. This review is…read moreabout one of those. Chris and Josey are both incredibly helpful, patient, and full of insight about kayaking and sailing. I'm glad to have found SAKS and now have a Hobie kayak in my garage.

Jayhawk Marina

3.0

(2 reviews)

I put a "non-refundable" deposit for a boat slip at Jayhawk marina for the dock that was supposed…read moreto be built by late winter early spring. They called today and wanted to setup our agreement just in time for me to pay through the winter. The guy was a jerk and rude when I asked, knowing it was non-refundable, for a refund. I think a reasonable company would say, we didn't hold up our end of the deal. We will give you a refund on your deposit. Instead I got excuses about the extenuating circumstances, covid, a drowning, etc. Covid wasn't new this winter, so that isn't a good excuse and what a horrible person to use a tragic drowning as crutch to get around his side of the deal. By the "letter of the law" they did nothing wrong but it sure reveals their character. So, he wants me to consider extenuating circumstances, but he doesn't want to grant the same to the people that expected to use the lake this summer. This review won't hurt them as the waiting list was very long to get in the slips but I hope it at least alerts people to the type of people they are working with.

Great repair shop that has the staff to get what you need done for your boat. Nice friendly country…read morestyle setting easy to get to and close to the lake. Give them a call I doubt you'll be unhappy for doing so.

Don's Body Shop

4.6

(10 reviews)

Cant say enough good things about this place and their customer service. We brought my daughter's…read morecar in because she smashed in the passenger door handle and we couldn't open the door anymore. They were able to get the door open and gave us very reasonable options for repair. We chose not to fix the door and they didn't charge us a dime. Fantastic customer service! 10 out of 10.

Don's did an excellent job. From the second I called to set…read moreup an appointment for a quote to the time I picked it up after the service, I was greeted with nothing but kindness professionalism. They did a great job and finished in a timely manner. They also kept me in the know while working on my vehicle with updated phone calls throughout the entire time they were working on my car. I highly recommend Don's for their friendliness and their reasonable prices. I did not go through my insurance company for this repair and I found it reasonably priced for the work done.

JW Consulting

5.0

(1 review)

If you are looking for a car detailing, I highly recommend JW Consulting. Joe was responsive to my…read morerequest, asked questions to better understand what I needed, and flexible when scheduling. My car looks "like new" thanks to his team and their attention to detail. Coffee and dirt stains gone. Carpets shampooed, cleaned and vacuumed. If that wasn't enough, Joe has extensive knowledge and was able to recommend a few other things that my car might need. I am excited to drive my car again and cannot thank JW Consulting enough!

From the owner: Automotive Consulting Services, Hail Repair, Paintless Dent Repair & Automotive Detailing…read more Authorized Green Mountain Grills Dealer.

E&K Diesel

5.0

(1 review)

Super customer service and very helpful, even suggested Miami Tow and Recovery LLC to get my truck…read morethere. Price was very respectful and affordable. Turn around time was remarkable for the amount of work I had done and it runs like a new truck now.

From the owner: E&K Diesel provides diesel engine service, repair and upgrades, mid-sized diesel truck repair and…read moreservice to the Paola, KS area.

Safelite AutoGlass

3.4

(46 reviews)

When you come in, they state 2.5 hours for window replacement. This is not an exaggeration, but it…read moreis the minimum. I waited for hours longer. The person behind the counter would not state what is going on, would not provide an ETA, interrupted me when I asked, and was borderline belligerent. It was as if I was inconveniencing me, that his team was not delivering on its claim. This is not a customer-focused business. Maybe if they can install at your house, but never going to this location again. There are better alternatives elsewhere in KC. Modern cars have cameras that see through the windshield and this requires "recalibration". Turns out that this store doesn't even have the software for many common cars, so if that happens, you can wait for hours more. This is because they won't work on other cars, even while they are in a stand still waiting for software. I guess if there's not many places, you can do whatever you want.

The service guy was rude. Immediately dismissed me when he determined my windshield wasn't a chip…read morehe would repair. No thanks

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Batchimeg G.

395

11 years ago

Don't bother coming here. Employees are misinformed about their "policies" and you will likely waste your day coming to this place.

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