Navigate through open water in a paddleboat, glide past Martindale Beach in a kayak or fish near Labadie Island in a rowboat at Kensington Metropark. Paddleboats, kayaks and rowboats are available at the boat rental building near Maple Beach. Special senior rates apply (weekdays only except holidays). Life jackets provided. A $20 deposit and driver’s license is required for rentals. The Boat Rental is open daily 7 am - 8:30 pm. The last boat rental of the day is one hour before closing.
Boat Rental Fees (Cash only; checks and credit cards are not accepted.)
Kayak
$5/hour - 1 person kayak
$7/hour - 2 person kayak
Paddleboats
$10/hour - 4 passenger
Rowboat
$5/hour (maximum $20)
Senior rate - Weekdays only (except holidays) $4/hour (maximum $15)
You may bring your own outboard motor; we do not rent them. Maximum 6 horsepower motor allowed on 12’ rowboat. Maximum 10 horsepower motor allowed on 14’ rowboat.
Cushions/life jackets - $1
Cushions/life jacket deposit - $5
The Stony Creek Boat Rental Facility is located in the Mt. Vernon picnic area and offers the public the opportunity to rent five different types of water craft at extremely attractive rates.
Boat Rental Hours of Operation:
From Memorial Day to Labor Day the concession is open seven days a week from 7:30 am to 8 pm with the last rental being made at 7 pm and all boats must be off the water by 8 pm.
Prior to the Memorial Day holiday the concession is open weekends only in May. The hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 7 pm with the last rental being made at 6 pm and all boats must be off the water by 7 pm.
After Labor Day the concessions hours are again reduced to weekends for the first two weekends in September. The hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 7 pm with the last rental being made at 6 pm and all boats must be off the water by 7 pm.
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BOAT RENTAL - $20 DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR ALL BOAT RENTALS
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Boat Rental Fees (minimum one hour rental)
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Rowboat 12' and 14'
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$5/hour (maximum $20)
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Paddleboats
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$10/hour
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| Canoes |
$5/hour |
| Kayak One Person |
$5/hour |
| Kayak Two Person |
$7/hour |
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Deposit
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$20
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Additional cushions/life jackets
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$1
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Additional cushions/life jackets deposit
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$5
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Senior rowboat rate $15 max. Not available weekends or holidays.
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Terms of Rental:
1) Boat Rental accepts cash; Visa, MasterCard or Discover. A $20 deposit is required for each boat rented.
2) A valid drivers license or State issued picture ID is required to rent a boat (school ID's are not acceptable).
3) Patrons must be 16 years old to rent a boat or to be in a boat by yourself, unless you have a
Boater Safety Card in your possession, at the time of rental. Be advised that having a Boater Safety Card allows you operate the rental craft by yourself; you are not allowed to have a passenger in the boat with you.
4) Life vests (PFD's) are provided for each boat rental user.
5) No reservations are taken, boats are rented on a first come first served basis.
6) Weekends are often very busy, waiting list are used as needed.
Maximum Capacity
| Row Boats |
4 people |
| Canoe |
4 people |
| Paddle Boats |
4 people |
| Single Kayak |
1 person |
| Double Kayak |
2 people |
Other Services Provided:
1) Fishing bait (night crawlers) is available for purchase at both the Boat Rental and the Park Office.
2) Park publications, maps and other information.
Click here for a map and directions to the Boat Rental.