Paddling

Story County Conservation has a number of recently-installed paddling launches countywide. Visit the below locations to "get your paddle on"!

Paddling Locations

Girls putting kayak into water with stability at lake's new kayak launch

New zero-grade paddling launch at McFarland Park.

Paddling Rentals

Don't have your own paddling equipment? No worries! 

Download the Rent.Fun mobile app before heading to the park. Rental payments are online and include vessel, paddle(s), and life jacket.

Rental equipment available at  below locations, open seven days a week during all park hours (5:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.) during the warmer months.

Self-service rental kiosk cage beside lake

  1. 1 Soper's Mill Access Limestone seating blocks