Watercraft Rentals
Take your summer outdoor experience up a notch by hitting the open water. Three Rivers has watercraft rentals of all types and for all mobility levels.
From kayaks to paddleboards, try one out and see your favorite parks from a new angle.
Reservations & Rental Hours
Making a Reservation
Recreation equipment rental is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Watercraft can be reserved online up to seven days in advance or in-person.
Reserving online is encouraged to ensure availability. Same-day reservations are available.
A $25 late fee is charged for all equipment that is returned late.
Looking for a paddle share station? Learn more about paddle shares.
Rental Hours & Availability
2025 Rental Season
Watercraft rentals are available May 24–September 1.
Some locations may continue watercraft rentals past Labor Day (weather permitting).
2025 Holidays
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 26
- Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19
- Independence Day: Friday, July 4
- Labor Day: Monday, September 1
Availability by Location
- Baker Park Reserve
Open
- Thursdays, Fridays and Holidays: Noon–6 PM
- Saturdays and Sundays: 11 AM–7 PM
Closed
- Thursday, May 29
- Bryant Lake Regional Park
Open
- Daily, 11 AM–7 PM
- Carver Park Reserve (Lake Auburn Campground)
Open
- Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: Noon–5 PM
- Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park
Open
- Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: 11 AM–7 PM
- Cleary Lake Regional Park
Open
- Daily, 11 AM–7 PM
- Fish Lake Regional Park
Open
- Daily, 11 AM–7 PM
Closed
- May 27–30
- June 2–6
- French Regional Park
Open
- Daily, 11 AM–7 PM
Closed
- May 27–30
- June 2–6
- Gale Woods Farm
Open
- Mondays–Saturdays: 9 AM–4 PM
- Sundays: Noon–4 PM
- Hyland Lake Park Reserve (Visitor Center)
Open
- Daily, 11 AM–7 PM
Rental Types and Rates
Find rates, learn where the rental type is available and make a reservation for the rental type you'd like.
- Canoes
Rate
$12 plus tax/hour
Rental includes paddles and life jackets.
Reserve a Canoe Online
Baker | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Gale Woods (call 763-694-2001) | Hyland Lake | Silverwood
Where to Rent Canoes
Get directions and learn more about parks that rent canoes.
Baker | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Gale Woods | Hyland Lake | Silverwood
- Kayaks
Single Kayaks
Rate
$12 plus tax/hour
Rental includes paddles and life jackets.
Reserve A Single Kayak Online
Baker | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Hyland Lake | Silverwood
Where to Rent Single Kayaks
Get directions and learn more about parks that rent kayaks.
Baker | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Hyland Lake | Silverwood
Double Kayaks
Rate
$18 plus tax/hour
Rental includes paddles and life jackets.
Reserve A Double Kayak Online
Baker | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Hyland Lake
Where to Rent Double Kayaks
Get directions and learn more about parks that rent double kayaks.
Baker | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Hyland Lake
- Paddleboats
Rate
$18 plus tax/hour
Rental includes four-seat paddle boat and life jackets.
Reserve A Paddleboat Online
Baker | Bryant Lake | Cleary Lake | French | Hyland Lake
Where to Rent Paddleboats
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Baker | Bryant Lake | Cleary Lake | French | Hyland Lake
- Rowboats
Rate
$12 plus tax/hour
Rental includes oars and life jackets.
Reserve a Rowboat Online
Carver Park Lake Auburn | French | Fish Lake
More About Where to Rent Rowboats
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Carver Park Lake Auburn | Fish Lake | French
- Stand-up Paddleboards
Rate
$18 plus tax/hour
Rental includes paddle and life jacket.
Reserve a Stand-up Paddleboard Online
Baker | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | Hyland
Where to Rent Stand-up Paddleboards
Get directions and learn more about parks that rent stand-up paddleboards.
Baker | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | Hyland
Paddle Share Rentals
Rentals are available daily from May–September at paddle share stations located at the following locations:
- Bush Lake
Bush Lake offers an iPaddlePort self-serve paddle equipment rental station, partially funded through a Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant, containing one- and two-person kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and the appropriate paddles and life jackets.
Reserve paddling equipment through iPaddlePort’s website or via their phone app.
- Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
Rent a kayak to use on the Mississippi River! The Mississippi River Paddle Share Program has partnered with Three Rivers to offer kayak rentals to experienced paddlers.
Put-in stations are located in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park and River Park (in partnership with Brooklyn Park).
- Silverwood Park
Rent a single kayak or canoe from the equipment-sharing station in Silverwood Park in St. Anthony.
- Twin Lakes Boat Access
Rent a tandem kayak, single kayak or stand-up paddleboard from an equipment-sharing station at Twin Lakes Boat Access in Robbinsdale.
Note: A $100 late fee is charged for abandoning equipment or failure to return equipment.
Watercraft Rules
- A person 16 years or older is required in each watercraft.
- Lifejackets must be worn at all times.
- Remain on watercraft; no jumping or diving allowed.
- A person ages 8 to 15 may rent a single kayak or stand-up paddleboard if accompanied by a parent or guardian age 16 or older in an adjacent boat (maximum four single kayaks or stand-up paddleboards per adult).
- Pets are not allowed on rental watercraft.
Small watercraft racks designed to hold canoes, sailboards and kayaks are available to rent, as are a limited number of sailboat slips.
Rent Other Equipment at Three Rivers
Check out all the great rental equipment offered at Three Rivers Parks!
