The Downtown Boathouse offers sit-on-top kayaks for public use in the protected Hudson River embayment north of Pier 26 on the west side of Manhattan. Our free kayaking program provides an opportunity for New Yorkers and visitors to get out on the water, experience our waterfront from a different perspective, and see how far we’ve come in cleaning up the Hudson River.
Join your neighbors to find some stillness in the city that is always bustling. Find your breath. Flow. Feel your feet on the Earth and connect to your inner child. Feel the warmth on your cheeks and connect to the sun’s life giving energy. By focusing on the body, breath and mind, we create a connection to ourselves - By doing this outdoors, we create a connection to the Earth - By doing this with our neighbors, we create a connection to one another.
