Raccoon River Park Boathouse
Blue Heron Lake Boat and Bicycle Rentals
Open 7 days a week! In-season hours: Sunday-Friday 10am-sunset Saturday and Holidays 8am-sunset
Take your friends or family out for some group bonding on the water! This giant inflatable will hold 2-7 people! (sorry no dogs allowed)
Rental Options and Rates
(all prices include local and state sales tax where applicable)
*Both documents need to be completed before rental:
CanoeSport Outfitters at the Raccoon River Park Boathouse, offers a variety of non-motorized boats for paddling on the lake. Blue Heron Lake is a no-wake lake with plenty of shoreline to explore. There are many small sandy beaches offering places to picnic and kids to play. There are many species of fish in the waters and anglers often have good luck fishing. Our rentals include paddles and lifejackets and are available for 1/2 hour, hour, and daily rates.
Frequently Answered Questions:
* Life jackets are provided, included, and required to be worn by ALL
* Any person under age 18 needs a guardian to sign the paperwork but IS ALLOWED to go out on watercraft alone with guardian's permission.
* First come first rent! We do not do reservations.
* Dogs are allowed but renter assumes all damage and must clean up all messes.
* You are allowed to take food and drink but NO ALCOHOL or TOBACCO!
* There are NO REFUNDS of any kind; for bad weather, hot sun, sad children, sweat, broken equipment, lack of fish, wind, bad tempers, hard work, tipping of boat, or lack of understanding of rules. ​
Weather Statement:
Staff reserves the right to delay opening and/close when threatening weather is in the area. When winds exceed 20 mph, and at staff discretion, rentals will be limited and/or close for a period of time. Please check Facebook for updates and/or call CanoeSport Cell: 515-339-5582.
Directions:
Enter Raccoon River Park using the main (West) entrance off of Grand Ave. Continue straight into the large parking lot. The boat rental is the brown building to the left (East).
Contact Us
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Phone: 515-440-4787​​​
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Closed for the 2025 season
