Buoys for sailboats and racks for canoes/kayaks are located on several popular Minneapolis lakes. They’re available for rent with an annual permit to residents and non-residents.
Don’t have a boat? Rent canoes, kayaks and other watercraft on Bde Maka Ska, Lake Harriet, or Lake Nokomis
The Camden boat launch at North Mississippi Regional Park, is closed until 2026 for the Olson Island Mussel Habitat Protection project. Click here to learn more at about the project.
Pedal Boats at Lake Harriet
Rent a pedal boat or double pedal boat with Wheel Fun Rentals located by the Lake Harriet Bandshell.
Mississippi River Cruise at Bohemian Flats
Private Charters on the Mississippi River available through Paradise Charter Cruises.
Lake Harriet
Don't have a canoe? You can rent one from Wheel Fun Rentals.
Lake Harriet Canoe Rentals
View a map [PDF] of Lake Harriet canoe racks and boat launches.
Lake Nokomis
Rent a sailboat buoy at Lake Nokomis. View a Map [PDF]
Lake Harriet
Wheel Fun Rentals offers kayaks and double kayaks at Lake Harriet.
Lake Harriet Marina
Paddle Board
Rent a stand up paddle board from Wheel Fun Rentals and glide through the Chain of Lakes.
Park Board Announcements
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