Watercraft Rentals Available!
Our self-serve watercraft stations with reservable kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are open for public use from April 1 - Oct. 31 at Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance, Klondike Park in Augusta and The Park at New Melle Lakes in New Melle. Guests must rent a watercraft in advance through the rental link below. Rentals are available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily, for two-hour sessions. Each watercraft comes with paddles and life jackets to ensure a safe and fun time on the lake.
In addition Riverside Landing Park has kayaks available to rent to take advantage of St. Charles County's Dardenne Creek Blueway. These rentals are available 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday-Wednesday.