Watercraft Rentals

Life Jackets are required and provided. If you have your own, we encourage you to bring it.
Rental requests can be made at the Chester Woods Beach House. Cash, check or credit card are accepted for rental payment. Kayaks, Paddles, and Lifejackets can also be rented through the Rent.Fun app 5:00am - 8:00pm. Must be at least 16 year old to rent canoes, paddle boats, paddleboards, or kayaks.
Summer Hours
- From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day
- Beach house hours: Monday - Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Rent.Fun app for kayaks is 5:00am to 8:00pm
- All watercrafts need to be returned by 6:00 p.m.
- Kayaks, Paddles, Lifejackets rented through Rent.Fun app need to be returned to locker by 8:00 p.m.
No reservations, rentals are first come, first served. No guarantees on what watercrafts are available each day.
Current Rental Rate
- $10.00/Hour
- $30.00/Day
- $0.25 per minute/Kayaks from Rent.Fun app
Available rentals include:
- Canoes (2-3 person max seating)
- Paddle Boats (4 adults and 1 child)
- Paddle Boards (1 person)
- Kayaks (1 person)
Canoe/Kayak Storage (Friends of Chester Woods)
Personal Watercraft Storage (Sponsored by FOCW)
Available April 1 through November 1 for a fee of $100 per slot.
The racks are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Each rack has six slots for watercraft. The form is on the Friends of Chester Woods website.
Storage Rental Rates Per Individual
- See Friends of Chester Woods website for current rates and availability.
- Boat launch and parking is available for fishermen and boaters.
- Please remember gasoline motors are prohibited, but electric trolling motors may be used.