— Season Passes 2008 —

If you plan to rent frequently throughout the year, a season pass might be just the thing! You get unlimited on-site rentals at all three locations, discounts on off-site rentals and equipment purchases, and the opportunity to get out on the water whenever you want. Plus, we are now offering a season pass with up to 15 days of off-site rental. Scroll down to select a pass that's right for you.


Canoe Season Pass individual $139 :: family $199
Includes unlimited on-site use of standard canoes at all three locations. Kevlar canoes, five-person canoes, kayaks, rowboats, paddleboats, and rowing shells can be rented on-site at half price (family pass includes use of one five-person canoe).
with 15 days of off-site boat rental: individual $235 :: family $399


Kayak Season Pass individual $265 :: family $435
Includes unlimited on-site rentals of plastic and composite kayaks, racing kayaks, standard and Kevlar canoes, and rowboats at all three locations. Rowing shells, quad kayaks, five-person canoes, and paddleboats, can be rented on-site at half price (family pass includes use of one five-person canoe or quad kayak).
with 15 days of off-site boat rental: individual $359 :: family $629


Rowing Season Pass individual $300 :: family $500
Includes unlimited on-site rentals of the Alden Horizon recreational rowing shells at our Newton Boathouse, plus unlimited on-site use of canoes (excluding five-person canoes), single or double kayaks, and rowboats at all three locations. Quad kayaks, five-person canoes, and paddleboats can be rented on-site at half price (family pass includes use of one five-person canoe or quad kayak).


  • all passes include a 10% discount on off-site rentals and equipment purchases (excluding boats and sale items).
  • an "individual" member can bring guests at no charge as long as the boat rented can accommodate the number of guests (for example, an individual kayak member can take another person out in a double kayak).
  • a "family" membership includes rentals for an individual, his/her spouse, and their children up to age 25 living in the same household. Pass with off-site rental includes 15 days off-site rental for each passholder (not transferrable within the family).
  • season passes are not transferrable — only the person whose name appears on the card may use the pass.
  • not all boats are available at all locations. Visit our rental rates page to see which boats are available at which locations.
  • off-site rentals are picked up from and returned to our Newton location, and are handled as described in our off-site rental policy.
  • Outdoor Recreation of Hopkinton and Spot Pond Boating will provide a 30% discount off rental rates to Charles River Canoe & Kayak season passholders at either of their two locations — just show your Season Pass card.

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