Kayak Rental - Riva Row Boat House
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The Riva Row Park & Boat House opened on Saturday, April 25, 2009. The event featured an open house hosted by the Community Associations of The Woodlands, The Woodlands Development Company and Orvis. Montgomery County residents can discover the pleasures of kayaking at The Woodlands’ newest amenity. The Riva Row Boat House is located along the lower Woodlands Waterway.
This recently completed Waterway attraction is located at Riva Row Park, across the Waterway from Town Green Park. Visitors can take a kayak out for paddle along the lower Waterway and the adjoining Lake Woodlands to the northwest. The Waterway is divided by 6 foot drop in elevation into an upper and lower section. The dam that creates this division is located at Riva Row Park, where the junction between the upper and lower pedestrian walkways provides an important connection from the free parking areas to The Woodlands Pavilion.
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Kayak Rental at the Riva Row Boat House
Lake Woodlands and The Waterway
Open Thursday-Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Closed Wednesday
Last boat out at 6:00pm
Explore The Woodlands Waterway from a whole new perspective!
Single and tandem Kayaks: $15 for the first hour, $5 per additional hour or
$35 for the full day
Special Event packages are available
Valid ID is required for all rentals
Light concessions and lockers available; (BYOL) bring your own lock.
TWE! suggests that 1 hour might not be enough time for
beginners to get out to Lake Woodlands and return.
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The primary feature of Riva Row Park is of course the floating boat house; an iconic strucure with a curved, detached copper roof similar to that of the Pavilion with it's soaring white fabric tent-like roof. To the west of the Boat House, and adjacent to The Boardwalk are The Falls at Riva Row, a scenic waterfall attraction.
As a part of The Woodlands Town Center, Riva Row Park and Boat House are within walking distance to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Town Green Park, and just a short trolley ride from any spot along the upper Woodlands Waterway®, Market Street, or The Woodlands Mall.
What is a Kayak?
Kayak - A kayak differs from a canoe in that the kayak typically has a covered deck (an extension of the hull), a cockpit covered by a water-tight spraydeck, and is propelled by a sitting paddler with a double-bladed (one on each end) paddle (most canoeists use a single bladed paddle). A double-bladed paddle allows for more efficient propulsion (higher stroke rate possible, etc.), but is more difficult to use effectively in a wider craft (canoes tend to be wider than kayaks).
The spraydeck (also known as a skirt) is used to seal the gap between the deck and the paddler, making it possible to recover from a capsize without flooding the interior of the hull with water. In some parts of the world kayaks are considered canoes, and open-decked canoes are called "Canadian canoes".
Lake Woodlands Kayak Rental
The Riva Row Boat House offers kayaks for use on the lower Woodlands Waterway® and Lake Woodlands. The single and tandem kayaks, along with paddles and lifejackets, are provided by Orvis and are available to rent year-round, five days a week (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
Riva Row Park and Boat House are located at 2101 Riva Row and are reachable via The Waterway pathways. For more information, please call the The Woodlands Township, Parks and Recreation Department at 281 210-3900.
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Riva Row Boathouse Programs |
| These events are sponsored by The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation Department. Fees can be paid online at their registration page. For more information, call Parks and Recreation at 281-210-3900. Must register at least one week prior to the start of all Riva Row Boat House programs, unless stated otherwise. |
Kayaking 101
Spend two hours and learn all you need to know to get started with this great sport. You will even get to kayak beautiful Lake Woodlands. For adults ages 18 and older. FEE: $40 per person
- Saturday, August 7 at 10:00 AM
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Lake Woodlands Sunday Excursion
Bring a friend and be guided around Lake Woodlands on a two-hour tour. Snack, drink and the kayak provided. Suitable for all ages. FEE: $25 first person, $5 second person
- Sunday, July 25, 10:00 AM - Noon
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Mom, Me and a KayakMoms, bring your little adventurers out for fun in a kayak! Snacks and drinks provided. Classes for kids ages 4 - 10. FEE: $20 per class
- No further dates available this Summer
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Kayaking and Bobbers Camp
Kids ages 10 - 14 will spend half a day learning how to kayak and cast a fishing pole. Participants should bring their own lunch. Fee: $45 per person
- No further dates avaliable this Summer
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Bear Branch Reservoir Tour
Get a two-hour guided tour of nature on Bear Branch Reservoir at Lakeside Park; great for bird watching! Snack is included. Suitable for all ages. FEE: $50 per person
- No further dates available this Summer
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 July 2010 )
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