ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Community members can row down the Huron River or take a trip around Gallup Park.
Argo Park and Gallup Park canoe liveries are now open every day between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. for boat rentals and river trips through September 6.
Boat reservations are no longer required for stillwater paddling in Argo and Gallup Ponds; however, reservations are required for 3.7-mile and 5.7-mile river trips requiring van transportation, City of Ann Arbor officials said in a newsletter.
Community members can rent double kayaks, single kayaks, kid kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards and paddleboats.
Here are more details:
ARGO PARK CANOE LIVERY
3.7-mile river trips are offered every day from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Reservations are required.
Stillwater paddling on the 2-mile Argo Pond is offered every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. No reservations needed.
All boats must be returned by 8 p.m.
Boat rental fees for the 3.7-mile river trips are:
- $30/double kayak
- $24/single kayak
- $30/canoe - Not available in low water
- $72/5-person raft - Not available in low water
Boat rental fees for Argo Pond are:
- $22/canoe or double kayak
- $17/single kayak
- $23/stand-up paddleboard
Argo Park Canoe Livery is at 1055 Longshore Dr.
GALLUP PARK CANOE LIVERY
5.7-mile river trips are offered every day from 9 a.m. to noon. Reservations are required.
Stillwater paddling on the 2.5 mile Gallup Pond is offered every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All boats are due back by 8 p.m.
Boat rental fees for the 5.7-mile river trips are:
- $35/double kayak
- $29/single kayak
Boat rental fees for Gallup Pond are:
- $22/canoe or double kayak, 2-hour rental
- $17/single kayak, 2-hour rental
- $10/kid kayak, 2-hour rental
- $14/3-person paddleboat, 1-hour rental
- $20/4-person paddleboat, 1-hour rental
Gallup Park Canoe Livery is at 3000 Fuller Rd.