Suggestions for Rafting/Kayaking near New York

Jessica W. • July 2, 2017Free kayaking, a beautiful way to see the City! Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5.00 - 7.30 and weekends 9.00 - 5.00 during summer.

Kasey K. • July 24, 2013Kayaking is awesome

Vivian V. • August 9, 2015Um free kayaking until October!!!

New York Habitat • February 25, 2014Brooklyn Bridge Park has a lot of activities for you to join over the summer! Try their free walk-up kayaking programs!

Traci G. • July 7, 2012Free Kayaking Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm

The Ritz-Carlton • July 20, 2011Governors Island has played key roles in civil war, revolution and two world wars. Now it’s famous for relaxing, picnicking, strolling and cycling. Get there by ferry, maybe explore by kayak.

Mariel L. • April 9, 2017Favorite running spot! Kayaking + Volleyball in the summer 💕🏃🏻‍♀️

Curtis F. • August 13, 2013Great place for joggers cyclists and even people who want to just sit back and read a book and enjoy the view. There's also several restaurants along the path as well as kayaking and bicycle rentals.

Alyssa • August 5, 2012Great place for a date. Free kayaking on the weekend @ 10-5.

Roger S. • August 10, 2014This park has everything. Biking and jogging along the river, kayaking in it, great sunsets, sunbathing, picnicking.

Caroline D. • July 1, 2015Love this place for picnics! Did you know that there are free kayaking and fishing spots?

Caroline D. • May 19, 2016Eric Fischl, “Rift Raft”

Roger S. • August 17, 2014Lovely spot for free drop-in kayaking in the Hudson River. We are so lucky for this volunteer driven free activity taking advantage of New York's clean beautiful rivers.

Estefania H. • December 23, 2016Probably my favorite thing in NY along with Kayaking on the Hudson. Don't miss out on this and take your time.

Tim V. • February 16, 2012Free kayaking weekends and holidays mid-May to mid-October, and on many weekday evenings, weather permitting. No experience necessary. Bring a bathing suit or shorts/T-shirt, & a lock if you have one.

Carolina R. • September 6, 2014Week nights are the best option during summertime, as there are no lines and you get to see the sun set from the kayak.

Jeff M. • August 12, 2011Come check out The River Project! Right next to free kayaking, come see what it is all about

Suzy B. • May 20, 2016Amazing views of Manhattan skyline on their kayak tours

N • March 24, 2011kayaking is on the south side of the pier - lots of options from professional courses and trips to free paddles in the "bay"

Robin C. • August 1, 2015Hands down the best park in the city. Quiet and idyllic, it's got tennis courts, baseball diamonds, batting cages, hiking and running trails, Indian caves, kayaking, our own Shakespeare in the park

Max W. • June 22, 2019Amazing views, great food, concerts, outdoor movies, and free kayaking and rowing in the summer.

Mr M. • July 13, 2014Free Kayaking!

Hermann M. • August 26, 2012There are three times as many two person kayaks as those built for one. Bring a date or come in even pairs.

Dora • June 28, 2010Kayaking on the Hudson River! Kayaks go out on a first come, first served basis.Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Erik S. • July 16, 2019Houses the Hudson River Community Sailing, New York Outriggers, and New York Kayak Polo clubs.

Nate F. • July 21, 2021single and double kayaks for rent wednesdays, thursdays, saturdays, and sundays. family programs and kayak polo also.

Abbie W. • June 27, 2014IH: There’s kayaking around Manhattan, and then there’s doing it in complete darkness with a view of the city’s glowing skyline. Dates all summer.

Nick P. • July 4, 2011free kayaking on the hudson saturdays and sundays from 9 to 6 from may to october. go for it!