Big Muddy Adventures at the Boathouse
From October 1-3, Big Muddy Adventures will close temporarily as the boat dock is moved to a temporary site ahead of renovations at the Boathouse.
On October 4, they will reopen at a new location west of the Boathouse (see the "Directions in Google Maps" link below for parking and navigation details).
Big Muddy Adventures rents paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and bikes and invites you to “paddle Forest Park!”
Paddle boat - $25 for one hour or $40 for two hours
Canoe - $20 for one hour or $35 for two hours
Kayak (single) - $15 for one hour and $30 for two hours
Kayak (double) - $20 for one hour and $35 for two hours
Stand-up paddle board - $15 for one hour or $30 for two hours
Life jackets are included with rentals.
Bike rentals: $15 per hour. ID required. Bike helmet and lock included.
Location Details
PHONE
314.798.2961
HOURS
October 1-3, 2025: CLOSED
October 4: Reopening at 9 a.m. at the new location
Monday-Friday: 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Since 1876, boating in Forest Park has been a popular St. Louis tradition. Year-round, take a leisurely sentimental journey on Post-Dispatch Lake, where you are likely to encounter colonies of ducks, heron, geese, kingfishers, schools of fish and turtles. You will also come across some of the Park's most treasured landmarks: The Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Zoo, World's Fair Pavilion, Art Hill, Grand Basin and the Government Hill Fountain.
Please note: Park visitors are not permitted to bring their own boats, kayaks, etc. into the Park's waterway.
