Get out on the water
Boat Borrowing
Our 2023 season for boat borrowing kicks off Saturday, May 27! Details can now be found under News & Updates.
All times are first come, first served. Please be sure to read all the information on this page before you head out for a boat.
Beginning in June and lasting through early September, the Park District’s limited number of kayaks, canoes and paddleboats can be borrowed for self-guided tours of East Branch Reservoir from the boathouse. Hours of operation (and exceptional schedules) are posted to our News & Updates page during the season.
Geauga County residents can borrow boats for free (ID required), up to two hours for kayak and canoe and one hour max for paddleboats, with the last boats going out one hour before closing time. For out-of-county residents, boat borrowing costs $7 for child kayak, $10 for adult single kayak, $14 for tandem kayak or canoe, and $18 for paddleboats (credit card only, paid onsite). The required waiver, to be completed in advance or on site, can be found at this link. A driver’s license will be held as a security deposit for each loan.
Please note that enough Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices must be on board for each occupant (provided), life vests must be worn at all times, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and sorry, dogs are not permitted on borrowed boats. Thanks for understanding!