Open to the Public!

Welcome to the UMass Lowell Kayak Center!

The UMass Lowell (UML) Kayak Center is now closed for the season. We are open in the summer to the public as well as the UML university community. We offer rentals, instruction, tours and fun at the UMass Lowell Kayak Center.

  1. Kayak, Canoe, or SUP rentals: Available during our open hours by walk-up or reservation! On-land instruction provided! Beginners welcome! With a group of six or more, you can request an upstream shuttle service, as well.
  2. Group tours with a guide: Join our regular sunset paddle tours, or join an instructional tour in either our Kayak Basics class or Intro to Kayaking class.
  3. We will also happily take you and your family, friends or colleagues on a custom group tour! All available with a reservation.
  4. Season & monthly passes

All rentals and tours come with gear and instruction. Bring these recommended items with you, including your credit card and ID, sunglasses, water, and a snack. To learn more about bringing children, pets, your own boat, and to read over our other policies, please check out our Plan Your Visit page. Access to restrooms available.

To book a trip or request more information, you may submit a form for Custom Guided Groups or Kayak Center Rentals Reservations.

During the season, contact our Kayak Center directly at 978-934-5690 or email: kayakcenter@uml.eduwith any questions or to make reservations. Before the summer season starts, you may email Kate Ford at kate_ford@uml.edu.

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Please complete these forms online:

If you would like to receive Kayak Center updates, please register online for our general interest group.

2024 Summer and Fall Hours

Summer: June 13 - September 1, 2024

  • Weekends: Saturday - Sunday hours: Noon - 8 p.m.
  • Weekdays: Monday, Thursday and Friday hours: 3 - 8 p.m.
  • Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Summer Holidays & Special Dates

  • June 23, 2024, Sunday: closed due to a regatta on the river (but come on down to watch from shore!)
  • July 4, 2024, Thursday - Independence Day: full hours: Noon - 8 p.m.

Fall: September 2 - 28, 2024<

  • Saturdays only: Noon - 6 p.m.
  • Sundays and Weekdays: Closed

Fall Holiday and Special Hours

  • September 2, 2024 - Monday, Labor Day: Closed

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