Lake Lemon is the 11th largest lake in the state, covering 1,650 acres. it is located in both Monroe and Brown counties. There are two publicly accessible parks located on the lake. The largest is Riddle Point Park operated by the Lake Lemon Conservancy district. This park features a boat ramp, a one acre (250,000 m²) native prairie grass demonstration area, a beach, a shelter house and a nature trail. The other park is Little Africa Wildlife Viewing Area, which covers 24 acres (97,000 m²) on a peninsula on the east end of the lake and features a nature trail.
Lake Lemon Marina is the only marina on the lake. It is located on the north shore of the lake and offers the only publicly available boat fuel on the lake. A private yacht club called Bloomington Yacht Club exists on the south shore of the lake.
Also on the south shore of the lake is the Indiana University Aquatic Center. This center hosts a number of activities including sailing, rowing, and water skiing. The facility is home to the Indiana University Women's Rowing Team and Indiana University Club Rowing Team.
