Kayak/Paddle Board Event
McArthur Park, West Palm Beach
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 9:00 am
Join the Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club for a fun morning of kayaking/paddle boarding
Where to Meet:
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive.
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 624-6950
Singer Island
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Welcome
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Kayak
Cost:
There is a park entrance fee unless you are a member of Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park. Otherwise there is no cost for this event unless you want to rent a kayak or a paddleboard.
Details:
All participants will meet at the kayak rental place at 9 am. Paddles up at 9:30 am. If you have your own kayak or paddle board, we will be allowed to use the same launch area reserved for the rentals. If you bring your own equipment, life jackets are required.
Bring your own food and drinks. Alcohol and other intoxicants are prohibited in the Park.
Please note: This is a weather permitting event.
Park Information:
- Park: 8 a.m. to sunset – 365 days a year
- Nature Center: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday- Sunday
- Beach Outfitters Gift Shop: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
- Kayak Rentals: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
- Standup Paddle Boarding: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily
- Lockers can be rented at the Gift Shop for $5.00 per day
- Park Information: (561) 624-6950
- Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park information: (561) 776-7449
Entrance Fees:
- Members of Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park: Free
- Non-members:
- $5.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.
- $4.00 Single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle.
- $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Park Pass
You can enjoy the calm kayaking waters of the Park by renting a kayak or in your own canoe/kayak. For year-round free kayaking, consider becoming a member at Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park. for an annual fee of $75 for an individual or $100 for a family.
Kayak/Paddleboard Rental is available at the Beach Outfitters Gift Shop. (561) 776-7449 x 102
For all the rules and regulations, check out this page.
Kayak Rental Fees:
- Free for Members
- Single – per hour = $15
- Single – Half Day (2.5 to 4 hours) = $38
- Single – Full Day (4 to 7 hours) = $60
- Double – per hour = $20
- Double – Half Day (2.5 to 4 hours) = $50
- Double – Full Day (4 to 7 hours) = $70
Standup Paddle Board Rental Fees:
- Per hour = $25
- Half Day (2.5 to 4 hours) = $60
- Full Day (4 to 7 hours) = $80
Rules and Regulations:
Kayaks and Standup Paddle Boards (SUP) may be rented between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. All kayaks must be returned no later than 4:00 PM no matter of when they were rented. Late fees ($1.00 per minute per kayak in addition to rental fee) will be assessed for any kayak or SUP returned after 4:00 PM. Kayaks, PFDs and paddles must not be removed from Park property.
Kayaks and SUPs are rented on a first come, first served basis. There are no reservations. We do have a waitlist system in place.
- A valid credit card will be retained by the Beach Outfitters Gift Shop until the kayak(s)/SUP(s), paddle(s) and personal flotation device(s) is returned (one credit card per group).
- Single kayaks are for one person. Double kayaks are or two persons. No additional passengers are allowed.
SUPs are for one adult, or one adult and one child under 13 years of age.
You will get wet during these activities, so please plan accordingly. Bring nothing of value that can be damaged by saltwater. Waterproof dry bags, sunscreen, and water shoes are available for purchase at the Beach Outfitters Gift Shop.
The weight limit for a SUP is 440 lbs. The weight limit for a single kayak is 250 lbs and a double is 500 lbs.
We rent our kayaks and SUPs based on the weather conditions. We will rent if it is not too windy and there is no lightening around.
Park Information & Guidelines:
- The Park is open 8 a.m. until sunset; 365 days a year.
- The Park is ADA accessible.
- Picnic tables and grills are available.
- Pavilions are available for rent.
- There is an entrance fee required for all visiting the Park, unless they are members of the Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park
- Please practice Leave No Trace ethics while at the Park: please keep a safe distance from animals and do not feed any animals
- Anglers can fish in the estuary by wading, kayaking, or canoeing. You may also fish from non-swimming areas of the beach. Fishing is not allowed on the boardwalk. A Florida fishing license is required.
- Vessels with motors are not allowed in the Estuary.
- Alcohol and other intoxicants are prohibited in the Park.
- Pets are not allowed on the beach, the boardwalks, restrooms, in the Nature Center or Gift Shop. They may be kept on a hand-held leash in other areas, per the Florida State Parks Pet Policy.
- There are no beach lifeguards.
More Information:
For more information or to sign up, contact the event leader:
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