Watercraft rentals now available from Bemidji Parks and Rec

070820.S.BP.OPC LEAD.jpg — Watercraft, including kayaks, are available to rent at the Jiigibiig in Diamond Point Park.

By Pioneer Staff Report

June 25, 2024 at 10:44 AM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The city of is now offering watercraft rentals from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, at the Jiigibiig (formerly known as the Outdoor Programming Center) in Diamond Point Park.

The rental options include stand-up paddle boards for $14 per hour, fishing kayaks for $13 per hour, pedal assist fishing kayaks for $13 per hour or tandem kayaks for $18 per hour.

The rentals are made possible thanks to the Department of Natural Resources No Child Left Inside grant program.

For more information, contact Recreation Supervisor Jamie Anderson at (218) 333-1857 or email Jamie.Anderson@ci.bemidji.mn.us.

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