Daneshill Lakes is entirely owned by Nottinghamshire County Council, although only the area south of Daneshill Road is managed by the Council. The northern area is managed by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.The site is widely used, with about 100,000 visitors per year. There is a network of surfaced paths allowing access to the site for everyone, including people with restricted mobility. As well as general access the site is used by a sailing club and a fishing club that leases the main lake.

Day tickets are NOT allowed as fishing is by syndicate membership only