2.5-Hour Kayak & Paddleboard Rental in Bend
Meet at Pageant Park for a 2.5-hour kayak or paddleboard rental with delivery
Duration
2.5 hour
Ideal For
Up to 3 people
Includes
Paddles, PFDs, paddle craft
Highlights
Pick up your kayak, paddleboard, or tandem kayak right by Pageant Park, across the footbridge from Drake Park. Get a quick gear and area rundown, then paddle Drake Park and Mirror Pond at your pace.
- Choose a single or tandem kayak, or a stand up paddleboard
- Meet at the curb by Pageant Park across the footbridge from Drake Park
- Wheel your craft to the nearby dock after a quick rundown
- Paddle through Drake Park toward the base of the whitewater park
- Return on time for scheduled curbside pickup at the end of your rental
What's Included
- Paddle craft
- Paddle
- PFD (flotation vest)
Things to know
Parking near Pageant Park is limited, so plan extra time to park downtown and walk over. Tips for the delivery crew are appreciated but not required.
Cancellation Policy
Free changes or cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before your appointment start time. No refunds within 24 hours of your appointment. Booking runs from your reservation start time and ends 2.5 hours later; late arrival does not extend your time.
FAQs
Yes. You get a paddle craft, paddles, and a PFD (flotation vest).
Plan extra time. Parking near Pageant Park is limited, so park downtown and walk over. Give yourself at least 15 minutes to park and walk, and arrive a few minutes early so you can start on time.
Arrive on time. Your rental runs for 2.5 hours from your reservation start time, and late arrival does not extend it. Return on time for your scheduled curbside pickup at the end of your rental.
More about Drake Park
Drake Park sits at the heart of Bend, Oregon, where the Deschutes River curls lazily through manicured lawns, towering ponderosa pines, and the glassy expanse of Mirror Pond. As one of the most iconic green spaces in Central Oregon, Drake Park is where locals gather for picnics, festivals, and slow afternoons by the water, and it is also one of the most scenic launch and landing zones for a paddle along the Deschutes. With this 2.5-hour paddle craft rental, your kayak, paddleboard, or canoe is delivered straight to the river, letting you skip the logistics and focus on the gentle current, the reflections of historic homes on the water, and the leafy backdrop that makes Drake Park feel like a postcard come to life.
From the water, Drake Park reveals a side of Bend you simply cannot see from the sidewalk. Paddle past the willows that lean over the riverbank, watch ducks and geese skim across Mirror Pond, and listen to the soft hum of downtown drifting through the trees. The stretch of river framed by Drake Park is calm and welcoming, ideal for soaking in the views of the Cascade foothills and the colorful canopy that shifts with the seasons. Compared to the swifter sections downstream, this passage feels meditative, with plenty of room to drift, float on your back, or pull up to the grassy shore for a break in the shade of Drake Park's century-old pines.
This experience is perfect for families with kids, first-time paddlers, couples chasing a romantic afternoon, and visitors who want to experience Bend's signature river culture without hauling gear or shuttling vehicles. Photographers will love the light filtering through the trees, while easygoing adventurers will appreciate how effortless it feels to glide right into the heart of town. Whether you finish your paddle with a stroll through Drake Park or a short walk to a riverside cafe, this is the kind of unhurried, scenic outing that captures everything people love about Bend.
