Watercraft Rentals
Take your park experience up a notch by hitting the open water. Three Rivers has watercraft rentals of all types and for all mobility levels. Try one out and see your favorite parks from a new angle.
Hours & Online Reservations
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.
Note: A $15 late fee is charged for all equipment that is returned late.
2022 Summer Holidays
Memorial Day (Monday, May 30, 2022), Independence Day (Monday, July 4, 2022) and Labor Day (Monday, September 5, 2022).
Lake Auburn Campground (Carver Park Reserve)
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day (May 28–September 5):
Saturdays and Sundays: 11 AM–7 PM
Baker Park Reserve
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day (May 28–September 5):
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: 11 AM–7 PM
Bryant Lake Regional Park
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day (May 28–September 5):
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: 11 AM–7 PM
June 16–August 19:
Thursdays and Fridays: 11 AM–7 PM
Online reservations required: Reserve a boat.
Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day (May 28–September 5):
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: 11 AM–7 PM
Cleary Lake Regional Park
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day (May 28–September 5):
Daily: 11 AM–7 PM
Fish Lake Regional Park
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day (May 28–September 5):
Thursday–Sunday and Holidays: 12–8 PM
French Regional Park
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day (May 28–September 5):
Thursday–Sunday and Holidays: 12–8 PM
Gale Woods Farm
Through October 1:
Monday–Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday: 12–5 PM
Call 763-694-2001 to reserve in advance.
Hyland Lake Park Reserve (visitor center)
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day (May 28–September 5):
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: 11 AM–7 PM
June 13–August 19:
Monday–Friday: 11 AM–7 PM
Online reservations required: Reserve a boat.
Silverwood Park
Memorial Day to Labor Day (May 30–September 5):
Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday: 12–6 PM
Watercraft Rules
- A person 16 years or older is required in each watercraft.
- 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.
Paddle Share Program
Paddle Share Information
Dates available: May–October 2022
Note: A $100 late fee is charged for abandoning equipment or failure to return equipment.
Mississippi River Paddle Share Program
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). Learn more.
Taft Park Paddle Share
Rent a tandem kayak, single kayak or stand-up paddleboard from this equipment-sharing station in Taft Park in Richfield. For questions, call 763-694-7687.
Twin Lakes Paddle Share
At Twin Lakes Boat Launch in Robbinsdale, rent a tandem kayak, single kayak or stand-up paddleboard from an equipment-sharing station.
Canoes
Rate
$10/hour*
*Sales tax not included. Rental includes paddles and life jackets.
Reserve a Canoe Online
Baker Campground | 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 Campground | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Gale Woods | Hyland Lake | Silverwood
Single Kayaks
Rate
$10/hour*
*Sales tax not included. Rental includes paddles and life jackets.
Reserve A Single Kayak Online
Baker Campground | 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 Campground | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Hyland Lake | Silverwood
Double Kayaks
Rate
$15/hour*
*Sales tax not included. Rental includes paddles and life jackets.
Reserve A Double Kayak Online
Baker Campground | 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 Campground | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Hyland Lake
Paddleboats
Rate
$15/hour*
*Sales tax not included. Rental includes four-seat paddle boat and life jackets.
Reserve A Paddleboat Online
Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Cleary Lake | Hyland Lake
Where to Rent Paddleboats
Get directions and learn more about parks that rent paddleboats.
Rowboats
Rate
$10/hour*
*Sales tax not included. Rental includes oars and life jackets.
Reserve a Rowboat Online
Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | French | Hyland Lake
More About Where to Rent Rowboats
Get directions and learn more about parks that rent rowboats.
Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | French | Hyland Lake
Stand-up Paddleboards
Rate
$15/hour*
*Sales tax not included. Rental includes paddle and life jacket.
Reserve a Stand-up Paddleboard Online
Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | 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 Campground | Bryant Lake | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | Hyland
Small watercraft racks designed to hold canoes, sailboards and kayaks are available to rent, as are a limited number of sailboat slips.
More to Rent
Check out all the great rental equipment offered at Three Rivers Parks!
