Raccoon River Park Boat Rental and Concession
Paddle and explore the lake for as long as you want! 1/2 hour, hour, and daily rates available!
Open 7 days a week! Monday-Friday 10am-9pm Saturday 8am-9pm Sunday 10am-9pm
Located on the south-western side of West Des Moines near Vally Junction!
Paddleboat (2-3 people)
Kayak (1 person)
Tandem Kayak (2 people)
Canoe (2-3 people)
Stand Up Paddle Board
(1 person)
Fishing Kayak (1 person)
Group Board (2-7 people)
Gear Rentals
LifeJacket
Paddle
1/2 Hr.
$9.00
$10.00
$14.00
$14.00
$10.00
$14.00
$45.00
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$5.00
$7.00
1 Hour
$12.00
$15.00
$19.00
$19.00
$15.00
$19.00
$55.00
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$8.00
$10.00
Daily
$40.00
$55.00
$65.00
$65.00
$55.00
$65.00
$210
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Rental Options and Rates
(all prices include local and state sales tax where applicable)
Frequently Answered Questions:
* Lifejackets are provided, included, and required to be worn by ALL renters age birth to 100!
* 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.
Season Punch Cards Available!
* Buy 10 1-hour rentals for the price of 8! *
Use for canoe, tandem kayak, single kayak, or
SUP rental.
(Must pre-pay to save! Expires August 15, 2022)
SUP Yoga
Tuesdays in June and July 6:30pm
$18 - includes board, anchor, and lifejacket
Contact Us
Phone: 515-440-4787
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In-season hours:
Saturday and Holidays: 8am-9pm
Sunday-Friday: 10am-9pm
Boats are REQUIRED to be off the water by 8:30 or sunset so please plan accordingly.
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).