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Sunrise Kayaking

Downtown Columbus Location

Wind through a tree-lined park and stunning downtown Columbus skyline views.

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What types of rides are available? How much do they cost?

  • 1 Hour Rides: Reservations are 1.5 hours with up to 1 hour on the water. The cost is $40 for a single kayak, $50 for a double kayak ($25/person), or $60 for a triple kayak ($20/person) plus taxes and fees. One hour reservations are typically the best option for beginner kayakers and families with small children (4-8 years old).

  • 2 Hours Rides: Reservations are 2.5 hours with up to 2 hours on the water. The cost is $70 for a single kayak, $80 for a double kayak ($40/person), or $90 for a triple kayak ($30/person) plus taxes and fees. Two hour reservations are typically a good option for adults and children (9+) who have previous experience kayaking.

How do I make a reservation? What if we have a big group?

Click a button below to book a reservation for up to 6 kayaks during an available timeslot. If you would like to book more than 6 kayaks or on a day/time that is not listed on our schedule, please see our group rides page. Keep in mind, we have two locations. The buttons below will only show rides for this location. To view all of our upcoming rides, see the calendar on our locations page.

Book a 1 hour reservation
Book a 2 hour reservation

Where do these rides start and end? Paddling area?

This ride starts and ends at the Scioto Audubon Metro Park Boat Ramp. Please follow our directions and parking instructions for this location. When you arrive, we will supply you with all of the equipment you will need. Then, you will be able to paddle within the approximately 2 mile long area marked on the map. When you are finished, you will paddle back to the location where you started your ride. This ride does not require being transported by a bus/shuttle to another location.

Do you require advance reservations?

Yes, that way we can know you are coming and prepare equipment for you. It also allows us to notify you if we need to cancel your time slot due to weather/river conditions or for other reasons. Click a button above to make a reservation.

Why is the "time on the water" shorter than the reservation?

When you arrive, we will sign you in, help you set up your equipment, explain instructions, and help you launch your kayaks. That process usually takes about 15min. When you arrive back at our launch location, you will exit your kayak and return the equipment. The full reservation takes about 30 minutes longer than the time you will spend paddling on the water.

Is there food available near the park?

Yes, in fact, there is food available IN this park! Nocterra Brewing Co. is located within the park, about a mile (15 minute walk) from where our rides start and end. They have a large venue that is great for groups and corporate events (learn more). Just outside the park there are hundreds of great restaurants in the Brewery District, German Village, and downtown Columbus.

Does the park have bathrooms? Shelters? Tables?

There is a bathroom in the park office, which is about a 5 minute walk from where are rides start and end. See this map of the park for the location of the park office, additional bathrooms, shelters, and tables.

Important additional information

Please visit our Terms of Service and Questions and Answers pages for age and weight limits, return policies, and other important additional information.