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Raccoon River Park Boathouse
Open May 16-17 10am-6pm
Open full time beginning May 22

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! We have reservations available and also walk-up rentals!

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). 

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Phone: 515-440-4787

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Open for the season May 22

Saturday and Holidays: 8am-sunset

Sunday-Friday: 10am-sunset

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Retail Phone: (515) 961-6117

Store Cell Phone: (515) 339-5582

Lake Ahquabi Boat Rental: (515) 552-0919

Raccoon RIver Park Boathouse: (515) 440-4787

Retail Store Hours: 

Tuesday and Wednesday 10-5pm

Thursday 10-8pm

Friday and Saturday 10-5pm

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