Paddle away the summer days starting Saturday, May 24!
Boats and Bikes is an outdoor rental company located at River Vista on the Arkansas River and operated by WSU’s Shocker Rowing.
You can cool off on the river by renting a kayak, SUP (stand up paddle board), or pedal boat or you can work up a sweat on the sidewalk with a bike, scooter, or trikke.
Boats and Bikes is open, weather permitting, 10 a.m. through 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Friday 12 noon to 10 p.m., and from 12 noon to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Their hours are seasonal, so be sure to check the website to get accurate open times.
Kayaks, SUP, and bicycle rentals are $20 an hour. Pedal boats are $30 an hour. Trikkes and scooters rent for $10 an hour. Boats & Bikes also has season passes available.
Life vests are required for all water equipment and are included in the price of your rental. Lockers may also be available to rent. You can book online ahead of time to secure your spot.
Boats and Bikes is at 150 N. McClean, Wichita, KS 67203. Parking is available on the top level of the River Vista parking garage.
Also check out Where to Walk in Wichita or this beautiful nature trail 30 minutes away from home.
Date: Open seasonally; check the website for up-to-date hours.
Location: 150 N. McClean, Wichita, KS 67203
For More Information: Boats and Bikes website
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Hours have been updated to:
Weather Permitting: OPEN 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Monday-Sunday