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Paddleboats and other watercraft rentals in Broward parks

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 for rent paddleboats, kayaks, & stand-up paddleboards, offered weekends & holidays, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield 33442, 954-357-5100
  • West Lake Park  in Hollywood: kayaks, canoes, & stand-up paddleboards, 1200 Sheridan St, Hollywood 33019, 954-357-5161
  • Everglades Holiday Park:  John-boats, 21940 Griffin Road, 33332, 954-434-8111

Rentals not offered until further notice

  • T.Y. Park, Topeekeegee Yugnee Park  3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood 33021, 954-357-8811
  • Plantation Heritage Park:  paddleboats —  not open until further notice, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317, 954-357-5135
  • Tree Tops Park in Davie: paddleboats, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie 33328, 954-357-5130, due to repairs, rentals not offered until further notice

Watercraft rental fees

  • At Quiet Waters  fees for watercraft are usually $10.70 for 1 hour, $16.05 for 2 hours & $26.75 for four hours. Refundable security deposits of $15 apply. 
  • At West Lake Park, single kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are $14.15 per hour, $23.59 for 2 hours, and $33.02 for 4 hours. Double kayaks & canoes are $18.87 per hour, $28.30 for 2 hours, and $42.45 for 4  hours
  • Everglades Holiday Park rents  John-boats,  $75 on week days & $135 weekends with $250 refundable deposit, 954-434-8111

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