The Downtown Boathouse offers free kayaking in New York City every summer season at 3 locations. Check the Calendar for details about times, outings, and closures.
Pier 96 offers Walk up Kayaking every weekend and holiday from 9AM until 6PM with the last boat going out at 5:30, and weekday evenings from 5PM-7PM with the last boat going out at 6:30PM in July and August.
Introductory classes are held at Pier 96 every Wednesday at 6PM.
There also public 3 hour trips from Pier 96 most weekend mornings from mid June until Mid September *Note that Pier 96 is closed on Monday, July 4th.*Pier 96 has a changing room and shower and hose to rinse off with, as well as lockers (though it is suggested that you bring your own lock).
Pier 40 offers Walk up Kayaking every weekend and holiday from 9AM until 6PM with the last boat going out at 5:30, and occasional weekday evenings from 5PM-7PM with the last boat going out at 6:30PM. Pier 40 has a changing room and shower and hose to rinse off with, as well as lockers (though it is suggested that you bring your own lock).
72nd Street offers Walk up Kayaking every weekend and holiday from 10AM until 5PM with the last boat going out at 4:30. Note that odds are the you will not be able to pick up a boat if you arrive after 4PM.
Do note that 72nd Street has lockers (bring your own lock) but NO changing rooms or running water, though there are facitlities nearby in Riverside Park.
Rules for all 3 locations
You must know how to swim. Before you go out, you must sign a waiver (one per person - good for the whole season) and put on a life jacket. On the water, you muststay in the designated area, away from the sea walls and the piers. You are expected to return to dock after 20 minutes in case the boat is needed for someone else.
Anyone under 18 requires a a legal guardian present to sign their waiver and remain at dock until the minor returns from the water. Only one child may be in a boat at a time, and there must be a "suitable adult" accompanying anyone under 16.
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