Raccoon River Park Boathouse

Raccoon River Park Boathouse Offering non-motorized boat and bike rentals. Kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, stand up boards, and more!

LAST WEEKEND! Looks like weather will clear enough that we can open for rentals today! 10-6 both Saturday and Sunday
09/19/2026

LAST WEEKEND! Looks like weather will clear enough that we can open for rentals today! 10-6 both Saturday and Sunday

Last weekend for rentals! Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm (weather permitting). * Only lake and bike rentals will be availa...
09/16/2026

Last weekend for rentals! Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm (weather permitting).
* Only lake and bike rentals will be available. River is running too high for rentals.

Don’t forget to join us this weekend! Saturday and Sunday 10-6pm. The lake grew with all the rain and can still be safel...
09/11/2026

Don’t forget to join us this weekend! Saturday and Sunday 10-6pm. The lake grew with all the rain and can still be safely paddled. River is still running high, final decision will be made tomorrow morning.

We are now closed weekdays. We will be open for rentals:Sept 12-13 10am-6pmSept 19-20 10am-6pm
09/08/2026

We are now closed weekdays. We will be open for rentals:
Sept 12-13 10am-6pm
Sept 19-20 10am-6pm

New service for the last few days of the year! Have an inflatable board or kayak? Let us inflate it for you! $3 one time...
09/06/2026

New service for the last few days of the year! Have an inflatable board or kayak? Let us inflate it for you! $3 one time inflate or deflate. $5 inflate and deflate at the end. Bring your board beach side and we’ll come to you.

Lost and found clean out! All free and will go in the dumpster tonight.
09/06/2026

Lost and found clean out! All free and will go in the dumpster tonight.

Holiday Weekend HoursSaturday 8am-sunsetSunday 10am-sunsetMonday 8am-sunset* Lake, River, and Bike rentals available all...
09/05/2026

Holiday Weekend Hours
Saturday 8am-sunset
Sunday 10am-sunset
Monday 8am-sunset
* Lake, River, and Bike rentals available all weekend!

Customer appreciation post! Bob (white shirt) has rented with us for years. This year he was our all time top renter! He...
09/04/2026

Customer appreciation post! Bob (white shirt) has rented with us for years. This year he was our all time top renter! He has rented with us 21 times this summer and always has a story to share. Thanks Bob for supporting our small business and getting out on the water!

Good afternoon paddlers, if you would like to plan ahead for your holiday weekend here is a link to make a reservation f...
09/02/2026

Good afternoon paddlers, if you would like to plan ahead for your holiday weekend here is a link to make a reservation for boat rentals.
** Reservations are NOT required, just a service we provide. Reservations must be made by 5pm the day prior. NO SAME DAY RESERVATIONS.
** Plenty of boats are available for lake and river!

https://book.peek.com/s/bb5e925b-249d-4666-8cff-4d736fd730ae/V3XzM

All lined up waiting for you! Last Wednesday of the season. Open daily thru Labor Day and then 2 weekends after. We’re d...
09/02/2026

All lined up waiting for you! Last Wednesday of the season. Open daily thru Labor Day and then 2 weekends after. We’re down to counting the days left with only 2 hands! 😢

Address

2500 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA
50265

Telephone

+15154404787

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