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Downtown Boathouse: free kayaking

📍 Pier 26 area (north of Pier 26), Hudson River Park, New York, NY 10013

Free sit-on-top kayaks in a protected Hudson River bay, with free lockers and changing areas. Expect to get wet below the waist.

○ Closed for the season Reopens Sunday, May 23 at 10 AM

🕑 Seasonal, May 23–Oct 4, 2026: Sat–Sun 10 AM–4:30 PM (last boats out); summer Tue & Thu evenings. Closed for the season now

Weekly hours (in season)
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat10 AM–4:30 PM
Sun10 AM–4:30 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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