Kayak Rentals
Local Rental Programs:
Mansfield Kayak Rental Program Information:
Made available through a grant from Health Eating, Active Living (HEAL), we have acquired eight single kayaks with paddles and life jackets. The kayaks are 10.5 feet long and weigh about 42 pounds each. Reservations (with payment) must be made in writing 48 hours in advance. Credit Card number and copy of driver’s license is required at the time of rental. Fee: $5 per kayak per day. Pick up (seasonally) at the Community Center between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. and return 1:30-2 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday only) or 7-8:30 p.m. (all days) Participants are responsible for the loading, unloading, and transporting the kayaks to and from destination.
Coventry Kayak Rental Program Information:
Coventry Parks and Recreation Dept recently received a Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) grant through the Eastern Highlands Health District. They purchased several small boats for community members to use and increase their healthy outdoor exercise opportunities. The free loaner program is now open for the season, on through a reservation process for a daily/weekly basis, OR on a walk-in basis. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (860) 742-4068.
Does your town or organization offer a kayak rental program, demonstrations or workshops? If so, please email meg.ruta2@gmail.com to be added to this page. Let's celebrate our local water resources together!