Paddle North Park Lake in a solo kayak
1–2 hours
Kayak, paddle, safety briefing
Explore North Park Lake from a solo sit-inside kayak, surrounded by wooded shores. Enjoy fresh air on the water and keep an eye out for wildlife along the way.
Join us at the North Park boathouse to register or check in for your registration, and complete your waiver.
Then head out to the patio to be fitted for a PFD and given a paddle and safety briefing by our experienced kayak crew.
Our dockside crew will then launch you in your boat for your paddle outing. When you return they will pull you back onto the dock launch.
Activities run rain or shine. If severe weather or water conditions shorten your rental by more than 30 minutes, receive a full refund or move your booking to a future date.
Product ID: CJM4XC
Wear comfortable clothing for the weather that can get wet. Bring sunscreen and you can bring a reusable water bottle in the kayak.
Avoid bringing anything irreplaceable. Venture Outdoors isn’t responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings.
Ages 13–15 can paddle a solo kayak only if a parent or guardian accompanies you on the water. Ages 16–17 can paddle solo, but a parent or guardian must sign an Acknowledgement & Assumption of Risk Form.
North Park Boathouse, 10301 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
My son attended the Venture Outdoors summer camp this year and said he wants to return next year. He really liked the counselors and the variety of activities. The camp team had some adversity in our first week. The weather hit 90°+ everyday, but they adjusted plans to keep everyone as comfortable as possible and even offered refunds to those who wanted to cancel. This is a good summer camp option in the North if your kids like to be outdoors.
Ally Chelmu
August 11, 2026
My son attended the Venture Outdoors summer camp this year and said he wants to return next year. He really liked the counselors and the variety of activities. The camp team had some adversity in our first week. The weather hit 90°+ everyday, but they adjusted plans to keep everyone as comfortable as possible and even offered refunds to those who wanted to cancel. This is a good summer camp option in the North if your kids like to be outdoors.
Ally Chelmu
August 11, 2026
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