West River Paddle Sports

West River Paddle Sports Welcome to West River Paddle Sports of Vermilion, Ohio. With a perfect river and lake for paddling we will help you create your own adventure on the water.

Even though it’s cold, snowy, and the River is freezing over, just as someone wrote on this vintage postcard from 1907, ...
12/09/2025

Even though it’s cold, snowy, and the River is freezing over, just as someone wrote on this vintage postcard from 1907, “boating is great; almost as good as buggy riding.” We couldn’t agree more! The postcard captures a scene of the Vermilion River near Linwood Park. Much of the River looks very similar to this today…a scene you can experience with a rental from West River Paddle Sports (in the warmer weather, certainly)! Looking forward to seeing you next season!

08/12/2025

☀️🛶 Wear Your River Vibes! 🛶☀️

Whether you’re paddling down the Vermilion, lounging on the beach, or just dreaming of your next kayak adventure—our West River Paddling Co. tees have you covered.

🌊 Soft and comfy for every fit!

Only $25—and yes, they make you paddle 10% faster* 😉

📍Grab yours next time you’re on the river!



(Speed boost not scientifically proven, but we believe in it.)

Spotted: one proud mama duck and her fluffy paddle crew cruising the Vermilion River like pros. No waiver needed. 🦆There...
08/12/2025

Spotted: one proud mama duck and her fluffy paddle crew cruising the Vermilion River like pros. No waiver needed. 🦆

There’s still time to get out here and float with the locals (feathered or otherwise)! Summer’s winding down—don’t miss your chance to paddle before it’s pumpkin spice season! ☀️🍂

📚✏️ BACK TO SCHOOL? NOPE. BACK TO THE WATER. 🛶🌊The school supplies are creeping back onto the shelves, but we’re still o...
07/28/2025

📚✏️ BACK TO SCHOOL? NOPE. BACK TO THE WATER. 🛶🌊

The school supplies are creeping back onto the shelves, but we’re still out here living our best river life.

Because let’s be honest—why hold a pencil when you can hold a paddle? Why sit at a desk when you could be drifting down the Vermilion River, dodging turtles and waving at judgmental herons like a local legend?

There’s still time to soak up the sun, splash through the bends, and pretend “real life” doesn’t start again soon. ✨

🚫 No homework.
✅ Just warm breezes, cool water, and 10/10 paddling form (or at least solid effort).

💦 Come paddle with us before the bell rings—summer’s not over yet!

📍Book now before your backpack finds you.

We know it's brutally hot out there, but, paddling up the Vermilion River, catching the shady spots along the River, is ...
07/12/2025

We know it's brutally hot out there, but, paddling up the Vermilion River, catching the shady spots along the River, is a great idea to see the natural parts and enjoy some paddling! Here are a couple views of the coming up to the Route 2 bridge that you’ll see (and can paddle under), while paddling upriver.
So many intriguing and beautiful scenes along our River.
Remember, we’re open 10am-6pm daily (last boat out at 5). We offer kayaks (single and double), canoes, and paddle boards.
Feel free to book online, too at www.westriverkayak.com
Hope to see you soon!

Out paddling on the water is a great way to enjoy the summer and our beautiful River and Lake! Here’s a view of the fo...
07/02/2025

Out paddling on the water is a great way to enjoy the summer and our beautiful River and Lake! Here’s a view of the fourth shale cliff you’ll see on your left, paddling upriver. This is just north of the Route 2 bridge (we’ll see that view in the next post!).
Remember, we’re open 10am-6pm daily (last boat out at 5). We offer kayaks (single and double), canoes, and paddle boards.
Feel free to book online, too at www.westriverkayak.com (recommended especially around and during our Independence Day holiday)
Hope to see you soon!

Hey folks! It’s projected to be much cooler as the week goes on, so you may want to consider paddling the Vermilion Riv...
06/23/2025

Hey folks! It’s projected to be much cooler as the week goes on, so you may want to consider paddling the Vermilion River or Lake! Here’s the third shale cliff you’ll see on your left (about 1.45 hour long round trip) , paddling upriver.
Remember, we’re open 10am-6pm daily (last boat out at 5). We offer kayaks (single and double), canoes, and paddle boards.
See you soon! Feel free to book online, too at www.westriverkayak.com
Hope to see you soon!

Hey folks! This week looks like it’s going to be an excellent one to paddle the Vermilion River or Lake! Here’s the sec...
06/16/2025

Hey folks! This week looks like it’s going to be an excellent one to paddle the Vermilion River or Lake! Here’s the second shale cliff you’ll see on your left (about 1.5 hour long round trip)
Remember, we’re open 10am-6pm daily (last boat out at 5). We offer kayaks (single and double), canoes, and paddle boards.
See you soon! Feel free to book online, too at www.west river kayak.com

On your trip upriver, you’ll encounter giant shale cliffs. These are pretty impressive - we’ll feature some of them over...
06/04/2025

On your trip upriver, you’ll encounter giant shale cliffs. These are pretty impressive - we’ll feature some of them over the next couple weeks. This is the first one, which you’ll see about a half hour into your trip (1 hour round trip). It is just south of the private Olympic Outing Club. Here, you begin to enter MetroPark property and some beautiful natural spots!
Remember, we’re open 10am-6pm daily (last boat out at 5). We offer kayaks (single and double), canoes, and paddle boards.
See you soon!

Hey folks! The weather hasn’t been the best for paddling, but it looks like we’ll be getting some warmer days very soon...
05/31/2025

Hey folks! The weather hasn’t been the best for paddling, but it looks like we’ll be getting some warmer days very soon.
One of our crew members took a paddle upriver today, to check for a log jam and scout the river. No log jams! There are however a few shallow spots as you go by the third shale cliff (we’ll tell you all about those landmarks before we send you off to paddle).
We have such a beautiful river to share - can you spot the Great blue heron in this photo?

(We are open 10am-6pm daily. Last vessel goes out at 5. We have single and double kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards available!)

West River Paddling Co. is officially reopening for the season this Friday, May 23rd, at 10:00 AM!Reservations are now o...
05/20/2025

West River Paddling Co. is officially reopening for the season this Friday, May 23rd, at 10:00 AM!

Reservations are now open and can be made through our website at www.WestRiverKayak.com.

We’re excited to welcome you back for another great summer on the water. Whether you're planning a relaxing paddle upriver to enjoy northern Ohio wildlife or a scenic route toward Lake Erie, our team is ready to get you on the water safely and comfortably.

Secure your spot early—Memorial Day weekend tends to fill up quickly. We look forward to another fantastic season with you!

We will once again be participating in the Seventeenth Annual Vermilion River Watershed Open House - please consider att...
04/22/2025

We will once again be participating in the Seventeenth Annual Vermilion River Watershed Open House - please consider attending this fun and educational event on Saturday!

Address

655 W River Road
Vermilion, OH
44089

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+14409675292

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