Raccoon River Park Boathouse
Closed for the 2025 season
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)
Welcome to the Raccoon River Park Boathouse located on Blue Heron Lake in West Des Moines, IA. We have been offering non-motorized boat rentals since 2020 and have a selection of kayaks, canoes, paddleboat, stand up paddle boards, fishing kayaks, and bicycles. We are excited to offer the options of; renting boats on Blue Heron Lake and the Raccoon River, as well as renting bicycles for the trails around the park. Please explore the rentals and stop by for a paddle!
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
Phone: 515-440-4787
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Closed for the 2025 season