History
Zilker Park Boat Rentals was established in 1969, shortly after Howard Barnett drove across the Lamar Street bridge and noticed the beauty and serenity of Town Lake (now Lady Bird Lake). He wanted to share that beauty with the town he loved, so he opened a canoe rental on the banks of a creek, just downstream from Barton Springs. He and his wife, Dorothy, and their four-year-old daughter rented out their nine canoes on weekends while Howard worked for the Texas Park and Wildlife Department. Together they built the business to the environmentally friendly and family oriented establishment that it is today. With over 100 canoes and kayaks and reasonable prices, Zilker Park Boat Rentals is the perfect place to bring friends and family to enjoy a relaxing outing on the water.
Specialties
On Oct. 30, 2015 we were wiped out by floods on Barton Creek. We have completely rebuilt and are proud of our brand new facilities. We have 60 new canoes and 30 new SUPs. We rent canoes, kayaks and SUPs for $15 and hour. We cannot be seen from the street. Find a parking place in the easternmost parking lot and look for our banner