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Kayak/Canoe Launch Sites
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Park (79th Street) | 79th Street Boat Basin & Hudson River | Sunrise to Sunset (April 1 to December 1) | Yes |
| Launch / Land | Storage | Available Parking | More Info |
| Floating Launch | Public Storage for up to 80 kayaks at boat basin | Street Parking | Full Location Details |
| Name | Location | Hours | Belongs to Parks |
| Riverside Park (72nd Street) | Sunrise to Sunset (April 1 to December 1) | No | |
| Launch / Land | Storage | Available Parking | More Info |
| Floating Launch | None | Temporarily Closed due to restoration work. 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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Know Before You Go
Due to construction, as of September 23, 2024, Cherry Walk at Riverside Park is temporarily closed between West 100th Street and St. Clair Place (West 125th St). Please view our Temporary Greenway Detour map for an alternative route.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2025
The 79th Street Boat Basin is closed and is anticipated to reopen in 2028.
Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
The 79th Street Boat Basin marina is currently closed. No vessel dockage, moorage, anchorage or launch services are available. The marina will be dredged and reconstructed to modern codes and standards. The marina is anticipated to reopen in 2028.
Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
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