Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards are available for rent during the summer season at the
Lebanon Hills Visitor Center for use in Lebanon Hills Regional Park.
Summer rental hours
July 6–Sept. 7, 2020
Open daily, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
NEW in 2020:
Online equipment reservations required
Online reservations are now required for all equipment rentals. Reservations may be made up to seven days in advance as well as same-day (up until the beginning of their preferred start time).
Due to COVID-19, walk-up rental requests have been discontinued.
Renting Equipment During COVID-19 Planning Guide
Make a reservation
Rental rates
- Canoes and kayaks (includes paddles and life jackets): $8 per hour (Due to COVID-19, 3-hour and daily rental rates have been discontinued.)
- Stand up paddleboards (includes paddle and life jackets): $15 per hour
- Late return fee (equipment returned after the reservation period is subject to a late return fee): $20
Group rates
None. There are no group discounts or reduced rates.
Group reservations
Outdoor recreational equipment may be made available for rent to organized groups by reservation only. Accommodation is based on advance notice and availability. To inquire, contact the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center at 651-554-6530.
Rental policy
Equipment is available by online reservation only, no exceptions. Must be 18 years of age to reserve watercraft. Please bring a photo ID when arriving for your rental. Users under the age of 18 can use rented equipment as long as the watercraft has been reserved and checked out by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Rented equipment is for use in Lebanon Hills Regional Park only and cannot be transported offsite.
Payment & cancellation policy
Payment is due upon reservation. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Changes to reservations can be made 24 hours or more in advance of the rental start time. For a full refund, cancellations must be made 24 hours or more in advance. Changes to reservations and cancellation refunds are not available 24 hours of less in advance.
During severe weather conditions, watercraft rentals may be suspended for the safety of park visitors. These conditions include, but are not limited to, high winds, thunder and lightning. In the event rentals are suspended, reservations will be fully refunded. Rentals can resume after 30 minutes of lightening-free sky.
Summer equipment rental fleet
Canoes
The fleet of canoes is comprised of
Wenonah Aurora and
Wenonah Adirondack canoes and range in weight from 54-70 pounds. The lighter model Adirondacks are a great option for portaging on our 5-mile water trail and portage route, and are equipped with portaging pads on the yoke for shoulder comfort while portaging.
Canoes can seat up to four people (two paddlers and two passengers), not to exceed the manufacturers weight capacity of 1,000 pounds.
Rental rate includes paddles and lifejackets. Lifejackets are required.
Kayaks
Solo kayaks
The fleet of solo kayaks is comprised of
Perception Access (sit on-top) and
Perception Prodigy (sit-in cockpit) models.
Access models weigh 55 pounds, are designed for one paddler and have a weight capacity of 300 pounds. A child may accompany the user in the kayak, not to exceed the weight capacity of 300 pounds.
Prodigy models weigh 54 pounds, are designed for one paddler and have a weight capacity of 350 pounds. A child may accompany the user in the kayak, not to exceed the weight capacity of 350 pounds.
Portaging carts available for check out at no additional fee for easy portaging on our five-mile water trail with portage trail. Rental rate includes paddle and lifejackets. Lifejackets are required.
Tandem kayaks
The fleet of tandem kayaks is comprised of
Perception Cove models and weigh 71 pounds. Tandem kayaks are designed for two paddlers and have a weight capacity of 550 pounds. A child may accompany the users in the kayak, not to exceed the weight capacity of 550 pounds.
Tandem kayaks can be adjusted to be used as a solo kayak with one paddler as requested.
Portaging carts available for check out at no additional fee for easy portaging on our five-mile water trail with portage trail. Rental rate includes paddle and lifejackets. Lifejackets are required.
Stand up paddleboards
The fleet of stand up paddleboards is comprised of
BIC-Sport models and weigh 40 pounds. Stand up paddleboards are designed for one paddler and have a weight capacity of 285 pounds. A child may accompany the user on the same board not to exceed the manufacturers weight capacity of 285 pounds.
Paddleboards are for use on Schulze Lake only and are not permitted on the water trail and portage route. Rental rate includes paddle and lifejackets. Lifejackets are required.
Pets
Pets are permitted to ride in canoes and kayaks. Pets must be leashed at all times and not be tethered to the watercraft. Pets are not permitted on the paddleboards.
Accessories
Dry boxes are available upon request at no cost with any watercraft rental (dry boxes float and are large enough to contain car keys and a cell phone).
Fishing equipment
Due to COVID-19, loaner fishing equipment is temporarily unavailable.
Live bait
Due to COVID-19, live bait is temporarily unavailable.