paddle the park
There are two locations where you can paddle the day away! To rent canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), head to the Hyde Lake Boat House. For pedal boats, head to the Pine Lake Outpost. Proceeds from your rentals help support Shelby Farms Park and Shelby Farms Greenline!
For questions about boat rentals, please check out the FAQs.
If you have additional questions, please email [email protected].
HYDE LAKE BOAT HOUSE
Located on the north side of Hyde Lake near the main entrance to the Park, the Hyde Lake Boat House has canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards available for rent during spring and summer months.
PINE LAKE Outpost
The Pine Lake Outpost is located on Pine Lake near the Woodland Discovery Playground. During spring and summer months, pedal boats are available for rent.
BOAT RENTAL FAQs
What if I need to cancel my reservation?
Email us at [email protected]
Visit us at the Lake’s Edge Shop located in the First Horizon Foundation Visitor Center
Customers may receive a full refund or credit **if notice of date change or cancellation is more than 24 hours** before start time. If less than 24 hours, no refunds or exchanges. Customers may receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by email to cancel or inquire about a cancellation: [email protected]
What if I need to reschedule my reservation?
Email us at [email protected]
Visit us at the Lake’s Edge Shop located in the First Horizon Foundation Visitor Center
Thank you for giving us as much notice as possible if you have to reschedule your reservation so we may rent the boat that was being held for you to another visitor!
What if I'm late for my reservation time?
We will do our best to accommodate you and find another reservation time slot for you based on the current availability of boats. If you are 20 minutes beyond your reservation time, this will be considered a no-show and no refund will be issued.
If I miss my reservation, may I get a refund?
We are unable to issue refunds for missed reservation times.
What happens if there is inclement weather?
In the event of inclement weather (lightning strikes in the area or high winds that are prohibitive for paddling , our rental locations will close until the area is clear of lightning for 45 minutes or until prohibitive wind conditions subside. Customers with reservations within these time frames will be contacted by the Shelby Farms Park retail team to reschedule for a later time or later date. If closure affects a future reservation for the day, customers will be contacted by a member of Shelby Farms Park’s retail management team.
All boats, including canoes and kayaks, must be equipped with one wearable personal flotation device for each person on board. All persons 12 years or under are required to wear a personal flotation device. According to TWRA regulations, those not following this requirement may be subject to a fine.
Want to launch your own kayak or boat? A boat launch ramp is located on the north edge of the lake in Heart of the Park, just off Great View Drive North. Motorized watercraft are not permitted, but kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, sailboats and other personal watercraft (14 feet or less) are encouraged. Learn more here!