Free Kayaking at Pier 26 (Downtown Boathouse) (29 August)
Sat 29 Aug, 10:00 · Downtown Boathouse, Pier 26, Hudson River Park, N Moore St at West St, Manhattan · New York
Details & booking — Downtown Boathouse
via Downtown Boathouse · Checked 16 Aug 2026
About this event
Weekend walk-up kayaking in the protected embayment north of Pier 26, with boats, paddles and life jackets provided by volunteers. Trips last around twenty minutes and stay inside the sheltered water. Arrive early: the sign-up line often closes before the posted finish time.
Why we picked it
A free, no-booking way to get on the Hudson on a late-summer Saturday.
Free entry
"No reservations, no fees, no experience required." Valid ID required; minors need a parent or guardian present.
Registration
Registration needed
Limited capacity
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