There is no better way to enjoy a summer day out on the water than with local paddle board and kayak rentals, write Seraphina Disalvo and Giana Longo for Philadelphia.
Here are three Chester County businesses and parks offering paddle board, canoe, and kayak rentals all summer long.
Marsh Creek State Park—Downingtown. A local favorite with scenic views and expansive waters, Marsh Creek offers its own water sport rentals. The park offers canoe, stand-up paddle board, and both tandem and single kayak rentals. Rentals start at $25 and are available on a first come, first serve basis.
L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery—Downingtown. Outside of Marsh Creek’s independent rental options. L.L. Bean’s Outdoor Discovery program offers guided tours throughout the park. The company offers basic kayak and paddle boarding courses alongside more specific courses, like full moon kayaking, a guided birding kayak tour, and fall foliage kayaking during fall months.
Northbrook Canoe Company—West Chester. Sail down the Brandywine River in a canoe, kayak, or river tube with a trip from Northbrook Canoe Company. The business welcomes both walk-ins and reservations, and trips range from one-hour-long sessions to 3.5 hour trips on the company’s various river courses.
Read more about where to find paddle board, canoe, and kayak rentals throughout the greater Philadelphia area in Philadelphia.
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