More places to rent a kayak in and around Washington, D.C. are opening up, starting Tuesday, April 12.
The District
Three more Boating in DC locations come online this week:
- Key Bridge Boathouse – Wednesday, April 12
- Fletchers Cove Boathouse – Friday, April 14 (opened early)
Saturday, April 15 - Thompson Boat Center – Friday, April 14 (opened early)
Saturday, April 15
Online registration required.
Northern Virginia

Several private operators downriver from the District are getting started:
- Belle Haven Marina, south of Alexandria
– anticipated Saturday, April 15 openingUPDATE: Opening in May - Penguin Paddling, Occoquan – Saturday, April 15
- Potomac Boat Rentals, Woodbridge – Friday, April 14
- Lake Ridge Marina – Woodbridge – Saturday, April 15
More in May
Kayak rental locations will continue opening through Memorial Day weekend. Several vendors are expected to resume operations the first weekend of the month. Stay tuned!
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