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    Kayak Pittsburgh

    3.5 (13 reviews)

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    Troy B.

    This was my first time using Kayak Pittsburgh at this location, and the first time trying a stand-up paddle board (SUP). The staff was very friendly and helpful, and once we were fitted with our lifejackets, and got our paddles, we went down to the dock where we were given some instruction on what to do, and then we were out on the water. The SUP was actually easier to ride than I thought it would be. At the dock, you start off in the kneeling position and paddle out into the lake. Once you have a little speed built up, you slowly stand up, and then keep on paddling. Being our first time, we expected that we might fall into the lake a few times, and would get wet, but we actually stayed upright the entire time. The rental for a SUP is $25 per person, per hour. An hour gave us plenty of time to travel down to the far side of the lake near the spillway, and back, plus time to see a few of the sights while we were down there, such as a bridge that we paddled under (it was like a tunnel), and around an island also. While out on the lake, we observed many people that were renting kayaks, and a few other SUPs and even a paddleboat, so they were doing a lot of business that day. We saw a few Blue Herons also while out on the lake, plus lots of ducks, and some geese. It was a fun day, and afterwards we ate lunch right next door to Kayak Pittsburgh at the OTB Restaurant in the boathouse. Cheers!

    I took this picture while kayaking at North Park Lake.  There's nothing more beautiful than a Great Blue Heron on the wing.
    David B.

    I love kayaking at North Park Lake. It's an ideal place to take beginners, but it's also very scenic and serene. I usually see 4-5 Great Glue Herons when I go, there's a Blue Heron Rookery in North Park. I's also nice to stop into OTB at the Boathouse, which shares the same building.

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    Elizabeth B.

    My husband and I have grown to love kayaking over the last several years, and this is currently our favorite spot to go! Though Kayak Pittsburgh at the North Shore is very exciting with stunning views of the city, we enjoy kayaking at North Park on a calm lake with the boat traffic around being other kayaks and a few canoes (vs. speedboats and barges in the city location). I would give this Kayak Pittsburgh 5 stars except for the customer service. We have been here twice in the last several weeks, and the kids that work here could really use some better training. The process of getting life jackets and kayaks is very slow, despite my husband's and my knowledge and comfort with the whole process. There are plenty of young people working, but they often seem very distracted by one another and not at all focused on the people renting kayaks. Despite this frustration, we plan to return quite a bit throughout the summer, and I hope this issue is resolved.

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