Kayaking

Kayaks are available to rent May 1st to October 1st
at New Quarter Park and Back Creek Park

Rental Fees:

  • 2 hour block - Resident Fee $10 / Non Resident Fee $12
  • Full Day - Resident Fee $30 / Non Resident Fee $35
  • Cash or Check only at Back Creek Park

Back Creek Park - 757-890-3850 (call park for hours)

New Quarter Park - 757-890-5840 (call park for hours)

Weather Cancellation Policy:

  • If there is lightning kayaks will not be rented out for one hour
  • Winds higher than  25mph (22 knots)
  • Water temperature is 55 degrees Fahrenheit or colder
  • If a severe weather warning has been posted by the county or weather station/website for
    the area, York County reserves the right to cancel rentals at any time

Rental Rules:

  • You must be at least 18 years old to rent a kayak
  • Children 13 to 17 must have a parent or guardian with them at all times while using a
    kayak
  • Children 12 and under are not eligible to use county kayaks
  • Rentals are on a first come, first serve basis
  • Rental times and fees are subject to change without warning
  • Kayaks must be returned one hour before sunset