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Free Kayaking at Pier 26

Free kayaking on the Hudson on summer weekends — back next season.

The Pier 26 Boathouse in Hudson River Park, its roll-up kayak bay doors under the 'Pier 26 Boathouse' sign, with One World Trade Center behind
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Volunteers at the Downtown Boathouse lend out kayaks for free at Pier 26 in Hudson River Park, for about 20 minutes of paddling inside a protected area between the piers. No reservations: it's first come, first served, you sign a waiver, and you need to be able to swim.

It's a summer-weekend program. The 2026 season ran May 23 to October 4, so this one is for next summer.

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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 14, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.