Adventure Hub: Bike and Boat Rentals

Introducing Adventure Hub, DPR's newest addition to outdoor recreation offerings! Open spring, summer, and fall at Washington Park, Adventure Hub offers a variety of equipment rentals from kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats, to beach cruiser bikes and surreys that can seat from two to six people.

Managed by DPR's expert outdoor recreation team, Adventure Hub allows park visitors easy access to explore one of Denver's largest regional parks. No reservations required; hours of operation vary by season:

Hours of Operation:

Spring

April 17 - June 5, 2026:

Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday: closed
Friday: 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Summer

June 6 - August 23, 2026:

Open Daily: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Fall

August 24, 2026 - November 1, 2026:

Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday: 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Last boat/bike rental issued one hour prior to close
Will close 45 minutes early if no rentals issued in last operational hour
Closed for winter season and city holidays

Rental Rates:

A variety of recreation equipment is available to rent for up to three (3) hours at a time and are charged by the hour:

Boats

Equipment	Hourly Fee
Stand-up Paddleboard	$15
Kayak (1-person)	$15
Tandem Kayak (2-person)	$25
Canoe	$25
Swan Pedal Boat (4-person)	$35
Duck Pedal Boats (4-person)	$35
Dragon Pedal Boat (4-person)	$35
Flamingo Pedal Boat (2-person)	$25

Personal Floatation Devices (PFD) included with all boat rentals
Personal watercraft users must bring PFD or rent one for $10

Bikes

Equipment	Hourly Fee
Surrey Deluxe (2-person)	$25
Surrey Limousine Deluxe (4-person)	$35
Surrey Stretch Limousine Deluxe (6-person)	$45
Beach Cruisers, 3 speed (1-person)	$15
U-lock	$5 (flat rate)

How to Purchase:

Rentals can be made with credit cards or cash on-site. All participants must sign a waiver and follow rules and safety protocols:

Rental Rules & Safety Guidelines

First-come, first-served
Respect people, wildlife, and equipment
Return items on time (late fees apply)
Report lost or damaged items

Boat Rental Rules:

Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) required at all times
No swimming (including pets)
No alcohol or pets allowed on rentals
Dock entry/exit only (no beaching)
Stay 10 feet from aerators/fountains
No standing in kayaks/canoes
No horseplay or intentional collisions
One rider per single kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP)
Dock access limited to boat renters
Non-motorized private boats 15-feet or less allowed
Fishing allowed (age 16+ requires license)
Lake may close due to weather
30-minute wait required after lightning
Patrons may be asked to leave at any time

Youth Boating Rules:

Ages 8-17 may ride independently with a parent/guardian signed waiver
Ages 3-7 must ride with adult in a canoe, tandem kayak, or pedal boat
Ages 0-2 allowed on pedal boats only

Bike Rental Rules:

Helmets required
Lock unattended bikes
Surreys must stay in park boundaries

Boating & Lake Use in Denver Parks

Almost all* of Denver's park lakes are open for hand-launched, human or wind powered boating. Motorized boating is prohibited. No permits are required.

*Stand-up Paddle boarding (SUP) and other hand-launched watercraft are prohibited at Summit Lake Park and Echo Lake Park.

Boating is at your own risk. All vessels must follow state boating statues and regulations. A sound-producing device and least one life jacket per person aboard is required to be on all vessels.

Learn more about personal watercraft use and water quality in Denver Parks.

Location

Washington Park:

Smith Lake

Rental office and dock near the boathouse at the southwest end of Smith Lake:

Contact Us

(720) 865-0680
Outdoor.Recreation@denvergov.org