Overpeck Park Paddling Center

Kayakers at overpeck creek

Season Schedule

The Paddling Center’s season typically runs from May until October and is open 7 days a week (weather permitting) from 9:00am to 7:00pm (Last boat rental at 5:30 pm). Learn about FREE lessons with rental below!

Call 201-968-0808 for the current schedule or check our Facebook page. Any questions can be forwarded to paddling@hackensackriverkeeper.org

Available Rentals

  • Kayaks – single and tandem

  • Canoes

  • Paddle boards (SUPs)

Kayak, SUP, and Canoe Donation Rates (2 Hour Sessions)

$30 per paddler for 2 hours (Includes PFD and paddle)

$10 per paddler for each additional hour

$10 per third paddler in canoe (ages 8 and up)

Fishing is permitted, $10 surcharge per boat for 3 hours

  • 1—Paddlers MUST wear their Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’S) AT ALL TIMES while on the water – NO EXCEPTIONS!

    2—Alcoholic beverages, cannabis and illegal drugs are NOT PERMITTED in our boats or in the park.

    3—Dogs are not allowed in boats.

    4—Be sure to bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and a charged cellphone.

    5—Consider bringing a hat, sunglasses, binoculars, snacks and a waterproof bag.

    6—Reservations are required for groups of 8 or more. Boats are always subject to availability.

    7—Aqua shoes recommended for SUPs

    8—Must be able to swim

    9—Additonal fees may apply for capsizing rescues and/or retrieval of abandoned boats. See our policies in the link above for more information.

  • Children 5 to 7 can ride FREE as a passenger in a canoe with TWO adult paddlers.

    Children 8-12 can paddle in a tandem kayak with one adult in the rear.

    Children 12 & up can paddle a single kayak, or the front of a canoe.

    Anyone 16+ can paddle a Stand-Up Paddle-board (SUP) while accompanied on the water by an adult parent/guardian on a 2nd SUP.

    All rentals must include one legal – and preferably experienced – adult, per under aged paddler.

    Only adults 18+ can arrange rentals.

Stand Up Paddle Board Donation Rates (2 Hour Sessions)

$25 per paddler for 2 hours

$10 per paddler for each additional hour

Lessons at Overpeck

Kayak Mondays

Free lesson with rental

10:00 am

Adults; kids 12+ with and adult

Contact paddling@hackensackriverkeeper.org in advance to reserve.

 

SUP Thursday

Free lesson with rental

10:00 am

Adults; kids 16+ with adult

* SUP classes limited to 3 people, contact paddling@hackensackriverkeeper.org in advance to reserve.

Must be able to swim

Schedule and prices are subject to change, stay up-to-date and visit our facebook page.