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 25 mph (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
- Kayaks must be returned one hour before sunset
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Parks and Recreation
Physical Address
5338-G George Washington Memorial Highway
Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 757-890-3500
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Back Creek Park
Physical Address
3000 Goodwin Neck Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
Phone: 757-890-3850 (Park)
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New Quarter Park
Physical Address
1000 Lakeshead Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 757-890-5840 (Park Office)
Kayaking Resources
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Helpful Videos
It is our recommendation that you view the videos below before renting a kayak.
- Golden Rules for Kayaking for Beginners
- How to Deal with Wind While Paddling
- How to Get In and Out of a Kayak Smoothly and Safely
- Proper Technique for Paddling a Kayak
- Top 5 Kayak Safety Rules for Beginners
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