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Kayak/Canoe Launch Sites
View Kayak/Canoe Launch Sites for all Parks
- Kayak & Canoe Permit Application (PDF, 179 KB)
A permit is required to operate a kayak or canoe in Parks waterways. Included in the application are rules and helpful recommendations. - Rules and Regulations for Kayaks and Canoes
| Name | Location | Hours | Belongs to Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Marsh Nature Center (Gerritsen Inlet) | Avenue U between Burnett Street & East 33 Street | Yes | |
| Launch / Land | Storage | Available Parking | More Info |
| Both | No Storage available | Full Location Details | |
| Name | Location | Hours | Belongs to Parks |
| Sebago Canoe Club (Paerdegat Basin) | Paerdegat Avenue North | Yes | |
| Launch / Land | Storage | Available Parking | More Info |
| Both | Public Storage 10 kayaks, 10 canoes | Full Location Details | |
| Name | Location | Hours | Belongs to Parks |
| Bayswater | Beach 35 St & Norton Ave | Park Closes at 9:00PM | Yes |
| Launch / Land | Storage | Available Parking | More Info |
| Launch & Landing | Full Location Details | ||
| Name | Location | Hours | Belongs to Parks |
| Idlewild | Craft Avenue & Huxley Street | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday | No |
| Launch / Land | Storage | Available Parking | More Info |
| Land and Launch | Full Location Details | ||
Related Information
- Urban Park Rangers Explorer Programs
- Bronx River Alliance
- Inwood Canoe Club
- Free Kayaking Programs provided by The New York City Downtown Boathouse
- Kayak Rentals at the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park
- Wheel Fun Kayaking at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
- Wheel Fun Kayaking at Marine Park, Jamaica Bay
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