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Downtown Boathouse: free kayaking

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

Free

📍 PlaceOutdoorsManhattanOutdoorKidsFamily

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

Directions ↗

🚇 1 train to Franklin St or A/C/E to Canal St

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

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat10 AM–4:30 PM
Sun10 AM–4:30 PM

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

Official site ↗ Checked 2026-10-26. Hours and prices change; confirm before you go.

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