Small Watercraft Racks
Watercraft racks designed to hold canoes, sailboards and kayaks are available to rent.
Reserve a Small Watercraft Rack
Small watercraft rack reservations are now open!
Small watercraft rack reservations can be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
To rent a watercraft rack online for the 2026 season, click on the appropriate park page link. Select April 15 in the calendar filter at the top of the park page to view availability. Racks with a green box under the April 15 date are available to rent.
Bryant Lake | Bush Lake | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Gale Woods
For additional information or questions, please call Reservations at 763-559-6700.
Rental Rates
The rental rate for small watercraft racks is $98 (tax included) per rack.
Rules & Regulations
- Watercraft can be no more than 20 feet long, 36 inches wide and 20 inches deep.
- All watercraft owners are required to have a current Minnesota Watercraft License issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Sailboat Slips
A limited number of sailboat slips are available for rental at French Regional Park.
2026 season: May 2–October 4
2026 Sailboat Slip Lottery
Entries for the 2026 sailboat slip lottery closed on Tuesday, February 24.
If you missed the lottery, requests for sailboat slips can be directed to the French Regional Park by calling 763-694-7750.
Sailboat Slip Fees
The seasonal rental fee is $600 (tax included) per slip.
Sailboat Slip Rules & Requirements
The following rules and requirements apply:
- The renter must have a current Minnesota Watercraft License issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
- The watercraft must be a sailboat 22 feet in length or less.
- Lifts and sailboats may not be more than 10 feet in width.
- Catamarans and trimarans must be less than 13 feet in width.
- Owners are required to provide lifts.
Renewal Policy
Applicants that succeed in securing a slip will have the opportunity to renew slip rental and/or storage rental agreements through four seasons. After four seasons, applicants must re-enter the lottery.
For more information about sailboat slip rental, please call 763-694-7750.
Winter Lift Storage
Off-season lift storage is available at French Regional Park from October 3, 2026–May 1, 2027. The following rules and requirements apply:
- Check back soon for 2026 winter lift storage rates.
- Owners are required to sign a seasonal storage contract.
- Owners must have lifts removed from the storage area by May 1, 2027.
