Enjoy a leisurely paddle on city waterways, from two designated launch sites in the city! Bring your own kayak, or rent one from us (during designated times, see schedule on https://syracuse.recdesk.com when available)
Inner Harbor: This new, accessible Boardsafe kayak launch is located on the west shore of the Inner Harbor, with a parking lot located off of Van Rensselaer Street, near the Bear Street intersection. Please note, there are no bathrooms onsite.
Hiawatha Lake: Entry point on the south shore, next to the bathhouse. NOTE: Kayaking and rentals will NOT be available this summer at Hiawatha Lake in Onondaga Park, due to the maintenance of the lake wall.
Single or double kayaks are available to be reserved for 45-minute sessions are syracuse.recdesk.com. All rentals include a life jacket, whistle, paddle and the specific open-top kayak reserved (single or double). Smoking, alcohol, littering and swimming off the kayaks are prohibited. Rental kayaks may be used only in the inner harbor waterway. Rental kayaks may not be taken beyond the Hiawatha Blvd. bridge into Onondaga Lake. Kayaks are $5 per reservation. / See rental schedule at https://syracuse.recdesk.com when available.
Interested in trying it? Register and learn more at syracuse.recdesk.com. Registration opens the Monday before the weekend at 8 a.m. Cancellations will be posted on our cancellation page.