- Place
- Šiauliai City Municipality
- Region
- Šiauliai Region
- Type
- privately operated wakeboard park with a cable course, water bikes, paddleboards, catamaran and saunas
- Address
- 34A Žvyro Street, Šiauliai, 76244
- Coordinates
- 55.93008, 23.32971
- Visit duration
- 2-4 hours; longer if you combine wakeboarding with another booked activity or time at the café
- Best time
- in the warm season after checking the operator's schedule, booking, weather and the availability of the activity you want
Marionette - Wakepark Šiauliai, Marionette
A separate wakepark beside Lake Talkša
Marionette – Wakepark Šiauliai is at 34A Žvyro Street, Šiauliai, 76244. The operator and municipal information attach this name to one concrete water-sports venue. It is not another name for Lake Talkša, the public trail or the sculpture.
The Marionette Wakepark point is 55.93008, 23.32971. It marks the park site beside the listed address, so use the park point rather than the centre of Lake Talkša's shoreline.
The park is roughly 122 metres from the Iron Fox and Talkša Ecological Trail points. That proximity is not duplication: the Iron Fox is a public sculpture, the trail is a shoreline route, and Marionette is a private venue with bookable water activities.
Cable-course wakeboarding
Marionette's main activity is wakeboarding on a cable course. Two cable structures over the water and floating obstacles define the view: this is sports infrastructure where a rider is pulled by a line, not an ordinary city beach.
Instructors adapt training to each participant, and camps and training are available for children and adults. The exact session time, group size and equipment package depend on the offer selected.
On a first visit, plan to learn rather than immediately attempt difficult tricks. Follow the instructor, wear the safety equipment required by the operator and enter the water only after receiving clear instruction and permission.
Water bikes, paddleboards and other park components
Alongside wakeboarding, Marionette offers paddleboards, water bikes, catamaran hire, saunas and a café. These belong to the same visitor complex and should not be split into separate attractions.
The range of activities lets a group plan a varied day: some can train on the cable course while others choose gentler water movement or downtime. Services, age limits, equipment hire, water conditions and sauna availability can change with the season and booking.
Not every part of the lake shore or water is freely accessible. Marionette is privately operated, so visitors should use only the areas and equipment designated by the operator.
Camps and a safe first attempt
In 2026 children's camps combine wakeboarding with team games and an introduction to water sports. Dates and remaining places are temporary, so they should not be treated as a permanent timetable.
Camp participants receive the necessary equipment, from boards to wetsuits. A one-off reservation may have a different package, so check what is included. Wakeboarding takes physical effort: assess your ability, listen to staff and remember that falling is part of learning.
Spectators should stay within marked boundaries, keep off obstacles and avoid interfering with the cable line. Children need adult supervision, and group visits, photography or events should be arranged before arrival.
Booking and a changeable operating schedule
Booking, pricing, camp and contact arrangements depend on season, weather, activity and availability. Before travelling, choose the specific service and check whether it is running that day.
Allow 2-4 hours for preparation, changing and rest as well as the activity itself. After rain the shore may be slippery, and conditions on the water change faster than in town, so spare clothes and suitable footwear are more useful than relying on an old promotional timetable.
Conditions on the water and shore can change during the day. Allow time for changing and rest, bring spare clothes and suitable footwear, and follow staff instructions throughout the visit.
