A volunteer-run program at Pier 26 in Tribeca that lends out kayaks for free short paddles in a protected embayment of the Hudson. Kids 12 and under ride in a double kayak with an adult, while teens 13-18 can paddle solo.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | 5:30 PM – 7:15 PM |
| Wednesday | — |
| Thursday | 5:30 PM – 7:15 PM |
| Friday | — |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 4:30 PM |
2026 weekends May 23-Oct 4; weeknights Jun 16-Aug 27
Free; first come, first served, no reservations
Open Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 4–17.
Free; first come, first served, no reservations
Sunday: 10 AM–4:30 PM · Tuesday: 5:30 PM–7:15 PM · Thursday: 5:30 PM–7:15 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–4:30 PM. 2026 weekends May 23-Oct 4; weeknights Jun 16-Aug 27
Pier 26, Hudson River Park (near N Moore St), 10013, in Tribeca, Manhattan.
No. Downtown Boathouse Free Kayaking is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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