Parks in South Florida offer watercraft rentals for folks who adore an excursion on the water.
Watercraft for rent include stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, paddleboats & others.
Prior to venturing out, phone first. Some parks require pre-payment for watercraft rentals, and occasionally rentals are not available for other reasons.
Broward Parks offering boat rentals include
- Quiet Waters Park offers watercraft for rent including paddleboats, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, offered weekends & holidays. Call 954-357-5100 for more information. The park is at 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442. Fees are $10 for one hour, $15 for 2 hours and $25 for four hours. Tax is extra. Refundable security deposits of $15 apply.
- West Lake Park in Hollywood offers rentals of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Rental fees are $15 per hour, $25 for two hours, and $35 for four hours. Double kayaks & canoes are $20 per hour, $30 for two hours, and $45 for four hours. Rentals require a returnable $15 deposit. Taxes are extra. The park is at 1200 Sheridan St., Hollywood 33019. Call 954-357-5161 to verify availability
- Everglades Holiday Park offers Airboat tours and John-boats for rent. Rental fees are $75 on week days and $135 on weekends with $250 refundable deposit. Airboat tours are about $40 with tax for adults and $30 with tax for ages 3-11. The park is at 21940 Griffin Road, 33332. Phone is 954-434-8111
Occasional rentals
- T.Y. Park, Topeekeegee Yugnee Park 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood 33021, 954-357-8811, offers boat rentals occasionally, usually fall and winter