FREE Walk-up Kayaking at Hallets Cove in Astoria
Expect to get wet in our boats. Please dress suitably and be mindful of what you bring on the kayak!
We offer free walk-up kayaking at Hallet’s Cove on a first-come first-served basis. (See Calendar)
The program is run by volunteers. We accept donations. (donations link)
Our public kayaks are sit-on-top kayaks, these kayaks are very stable
Paddlers (or their parent/guardian) are required to sign a waiver before participating
We provide all necessary equipment: a life jacket, paddle, single or two-person kayak
Kayakers must remain within the designated cove area
If others are waiting, we kindly request paddlers to return to the dock after 20 minutes
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Walk-up kayaking at Hallets is always FREE!! Contributions are always welcome. link to donations
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There is a NYC Park’s restroom North of Hallet's Cove and there are porta potties in Socrates Sculpture Park
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The water is generally fine for kayaking. If it has rained a lot the day before, and we are not comfortable with the safety of the water, we will cancel the event.
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We do everything we can to assure a safe experience, providing flotation devices and providing plenty of volunteers to keep an eye on things. But your safety is ultimately up to you. Kayaking requires that you pay attention to your surroundings, to our volunteers' guidelines, underwater obstacles, and generally take care of yourself.
Hallets Cove
31-10 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11102
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
BY SUBWAY
Take the N/W train to the Broadway Station and walk eight blocks West on Broadway and 1 ½ blocks North, past Socrates Park.
BY BUS
Take the Q103 or Q104 to Broadway and Vernon Boulevard. Or take the Q69 or Q100X to Broadway and 21st Street.
BY FERRY
NYC Ferry to Astoria stop is a 2 minute walk to Hallets Cove.
BY CITI-BIKE
There are multiple Citi Bike stations within walking distance of Hallets Cove
BY CAR
Vernon Boulevard to 31st Avenue
Parking
Street parking is available in the neighborhood
