Paddle Share is a kayak sharing system on the Mississippi River. It’s a fun and convenient way to experience the river by boat in the Twin Cities metro area.

Mississippi River Paddle Share provides you with everything you need for an enjoyable experience on the river. Simply reserve your kayak online, unlock your boat and equipment from the lockers, launch, and enjoy! There are plenty of things to see and do on the river — paddle past a heron rookery for some fabulous birding, stop for a bite to eat at one of the city's riverside restaurants, and enjoy spectacular skyline views from the Mighty Mississippi!

This is the first kayak sharing system of its kind in the country and the first in a national park.

Paddle Share Website

Nature route: Mississippi Gateway Regional Park TO North Mississippi Regional Park
Nature to City route: River Park TO Boom Island Regional Park
City route: North Mississippi Regional Park TO Boom Island Regional Park
The Gorge route: Bohemian Flats Park TO Minneapolis Rowing Club / Lake Street Bridge
Pickerel Lake station: at Lilydale Regional Park