Outdoors & Aquatics

Boating

Canoeing and kayaking passes are now sold at the boathouse. We accept Visa or Mastercard only. You must have your USF ID or Alumni USF ID card in order to rent a boat.

Stand Up paddle are now available to rent for $5 per board for up to 2 hours. Renters must follow the regular boating rules and wear a life jacket. Boards cannot be reserved and are available on a first come, first served basis.

 

Boat Rental Options

  • Two & Three Person Canoes
  • Single Person Kayaks
  • Two Person Kayaks
  • Stand Up Paddleboard

 

Single Boat Rental

Single daily boat rental for canoes and 2 person kayaks is $10.00 per boat for up to 2 hours. Single daily boat rental for 1 person kayaks and stand up paddle boards is $5.00 per boat for up to 2 hours. Each single daily boat rental is valid for one canoe, kayak (single or double), or stand up paddle board. One person with a valid USF ID or Alumni ID card will be able to rent up to 2 boats for the rental period. No refunds are issued for unused hours in the rental period.

 

Full Usage Pass

Sold for all the boating services at the park for an entire semester except Moonlight Canoeing. A full usage pass entitles the holder to take a canoe for up to two hours during the week or the weekend. Cost of the semester full usage pass is $45.00. Full usage holders may receive special coupons and discounts on Outdoor Rec Items.

 

Moonlight Canoeing

Join us on the Hillsborough River at dusk or in the dark for Moonlight Canoeing. Boats will launch from the USF Riverfront Park Boathouse at 6550 E Fletcher Ave Tampa, FL 33647 (Fletcher Ave and the Hillsborough River). Bring your ID to the boathouse to check in.

Current USF ID or valid Alumni Association membership card required for ALL rentals and entrance into Riverfront Park. No Exceptions!