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DFW Surf

4.9 (16 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 7:30 PM
Updated a few days ago

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MIlton S.

Paddling is freedom It's the water, the board, and me We seek to find our rhythm - or harmony And our rhythm and harmony changes from day to day as the winds and waves of life change Some days it's still and calm And some days it's windy and rough But we work together to find us - at that moment DFW Surf is good It's a beautiful location And gentle-hearted people Allowing rhythm and harmony to be found As you paddle through life - If By Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream--and not make dreams your master; If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools: If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!' If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings--nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And--which is more--you'll be a Man, my son!

Mariana O.

I had so much fun! With COVID it can get hard finding safe outside activities. The staff were great at making sure we were trained for using the kayak or paddle boards before getting in the water.

DFWSurf at Lake Grapevine

Nice, clean building, attentive staff and well kept kayaks. I like that the kayaks are the type you sit in with back support (has a back). Some kayaks you sit more on top and do not have any backing. DFW Surf also has lockers to store your wallet, purses, etc., while you are on the lake. The building also has restrooms. Love the area surrounding the kayak building.. nicely groomed, clean and has seating areas and a small covered place to sit. We really enjoyed our day. Definitely will return.

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Recommend DFW SURF for paddle boarding in DFW! Women Wednesdays, Pints and Paddle, SUP Yoga - the events that are offered are amazing!

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My husband and I rented 2 kayaks from DFW Surf on Lake Grapevine this past Saturday morning.

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Lonestar Adventure Sports - We are Beginner-Friendly! Free kayaking lesson with every rental!

Lonestar Adventure Sports

(32 reviews)

We had a wonderful experience this weekend at Rockledge park. We made reservations the night…read morebefore. The website was so easy to use. We made a reservation for a 1 hour double kayak and a paddle board. The morning of our reservation, our 3rd person decided not to come and the staff at lone star were so accommodating, they gave us a credit for the paddle board for us to use next time. The staff were so warm and welcoming, they made the check in process so smooth and we were out on the water within a few minutes. This was our first time at the lake and they gave us an overview of where to paddle, etc., as well. Over all a wonderful experience, and we will be back again with some friends. It's a beautiful lake with vibrant nature. A great way to spend the day!

I truly cannot speak highly enough of this incredible place. What I thought would be a simple…read moreone-hour boat ride turned into the discovery of a fantastic new hobby--and even better, a great community of people who genuinely love the water. Peter at Lonestar Adventure Sports is phenomenal. He set me up with an excellent captain for my very first outing on a Hobie Getaway catamaran, and I was instantly hooked. I haven't been sailing in years but the team made me very comfortable and excited to get to do this again. After my 1hr sailing trip with Captain Chad, Peter introduced me to Captain David, and let me tell you--this man is the real deal. On Sunday, he took me under his wing and walked me through the rigging and setup of a Hobie cat, generously sharing his knowledge and passion while we prepared one of his boats for the water. Although the wind wasn't in our favor that day and we didn't get to sail, I left feeling incredibly grateful. I thought that was the end of the adventure--until I received a text from Peter inviting me back out on Tuesday. As luck would have it, my work schedule shifted, and I was able to join them. The wind was perfect, and we had three boats on the water, sailing in sync and enjoying every minute. It was an unforgettable experience. When I wrapped up that day, I left not only with a renewed love for sailing but with some new friends as well. I'll absolutely be back the next time I'm in Dallas. Whether you're into kayaking, paddle boarding, or just testing the waters, the team at Lonestar Adventure Sports will treat you right. Highly, highly recommend.

Stand Up Paddle North Texas-SUP NTX - Awesome day paddleboarding!

Stand Up Paddle North Texas-SUP NTX

(48 reviews)

This was such an amazing experience. Kevin and Penny are wonderful instructors and really kind…read morepeople. Their employees- Clay and Autumn were also helpful and fun. There were 11 of us in my group including 5 children. None of us had ever used a paddle board. Kevin trained us up and had us on boards in 15 minutes. His instruction was seamless and no one had any issues except me! Lol i fell off my board more times than everyone in my group combined. Penny realized that I needed to use the 12ft board and once I used it, I had no issues standing. I am 6 ft tall, so it makes a difference which board you use. Kevin and Penny stayed in the water with us the entire time and were patient and calm. I can't wait to return with my daughter - a really great way to spend a warm afternoon.

Finally had an opportunity to take a paddle board lesson. I booked this last year but it rained and…read moreKevan does give rain checks for up to a year so book with confidence. I've been on a paddle board before but Kevan's instructions helped me be more efficient. Both my friend and I felt like we learned something new. There were 4 other people at the same time as our lesson but it was fine. Kevan showed us the ropes and gave each group assignments. No one fell in. Speaking of that, while you might not necessarily fall in I would say it's best to wear something that will get wet. Even sitting on the board you'll get damp. So swimsuit or athletic shorts and shirts that dry quick are great. There's also a lot of good restaurants walking distance so stay a while and enjoy the area. You can also stay at the Omni or several other hotels and walk there. Highly recommend! Have fun!

TC Paddlesports at Panther Island

TC Paddlesports at Panther Island

(3 reviews)

Downtown

The service and location is great. Parking is easy, but can fill up quick. It is also a public…read moreaccess park. So, keep that in mind if you want to bring tubes! I love to paddleboard and had such a great time doing it! Right now a portion of the river is closed due to construction, so you don't get to explore too much. We also rented a two person kayak for my husband and daughter and it was really fun. This isn't the fault of the company, but the river was so disgusting that I was not comfortable getting off the paddleboard or my daughter playing in the water. Just a lot of trash.

Today, was a special day for my wife. So we decided to go to TCPaddlesports located at the Trinity…read moreRiver in Ft. Worth. This was our first try at kayaking. So my wife, daughter and I tried our hand at it. We had the most fun ever. It was special because it was my wife's was birthday. This was something she always wanted to try and I for one was glad that we all did. Ms. Theresa, was the person in charge of the rental place. Mr. Patrick who was a volunteer at the TCPaddlesports was really helpful as well. The only set back for me is that they have no changing rooms the portable potty is dirty and they have to put up the toilet paper so it won't be stolen. Since this is a nonprofit rental place the have no changing rooms. My advice is if you get there before they open and you need to use rest room. Make sure you have personal hand sanitizer and toilet paper. The price for an hour outing was $60.00. Ms. Theresa was truly awesome and very welcoming. Thank you Ms. Theresa, you made it fun.

Dallas Paddle

Dallas Paddle

(3 reviews)

Lakewood

So much fun ! My friend and I had a blast kayaking with Dallas Paddle. The staff was super nice-…read moreLibby had an amazing spirit and went above and beyond to make sure all our needs were covered. They gave us clear instructions of what to do, gave us life jackets and helped us in and out of the water. Whenever we got back- I told Libby how my shorts were wet from getting in the kayak (there was left over water in the kayak) and she ran and got me a towel and allowed me to take it home ! The sweetest !! They have a little parking lot on both sides of the rental area so it's easy in and out (free parking). In terms of renting the kayaks- they offer 10% off for all students, teachers and military. For the hour it was only $20. I felt like it was a fun nature activity. I also love that a small portion of their funds go back to support local Dallas communities and parks. Can't wait to go back and do it again!

Dallas Paddle provides a great service to the lake and community. I went with two friends this…read morepast Saturday afternoon, one of which is blind. The parking is public and we didn't have any issues for our three cars. The location was very easy to find; right next to the boat ramp. The staff was inviting and helpful. We signed our waivers, hopped in, and James shoved us off to leave us up to our own adventure. Will definitely do it again! Please note it is credit card only. Dogs are allowed but must have a life jacket. Also, if it is too windy they have to shut down operations--about 25 mph, so it may be best to check conditions or call in advance.

DFW Surf - paddleboarding - Updated May 2026

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