Welcome to the 2025 Point Roberts Kayak and Paddle Board Program
—————
The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District offers 2 types of recreational water equipment during the summer for use by residents of Whatcom County. We have 6 kayaks located at Lighthouse Park, with life vests and paddles. And we have 8 paddle boards, and 2 sit-on-top kayaks located at Maple Beach, with life vests and paddles.
To register for the program, you must be a resident of Whatcom County.
All adults must read and sign the Program Rules and Safety Waivers and send in proof of address to register for the program. Minor’s parent/guardian must sign for them. Waivers must be updated yearly.
Once we receive these, we will email you with next steps for how to reserve equipment.
Completed forms and proof of address can be sent to [email protected]
Please allow 3 days for processing of registration, thank you!
Follow the steps below to begin kayaking and paddle boarding!
Step #1) Sign Up for the Program
In order to sign up for the program and take out a kayak or paddle board, please complete the 2025 Rules, Safety and Waiver form. Please complete one form for each participant. This document contains safety and legal information that must be read and signed (in all 3 sections):
Kayak and Paddle Board Program Rules, Safety and Waivers
You must also provide proof that:
(a) You are a Whatcom County resident. Please provide a copy of your driver’s license or other identification noting Whatcom County residence like a bank statement or utility or water district bill
OR
(b) You are a Point Roberts property owner. Please provide a print-out from the County website or a copy of your property tax form.
Once you have signed the Rules, Safety & Waiver, scan and email it along with your proof of residency/property ownership, contact phone number and email address to:
[email protected]
If you are unable to scan all of the registration information, then please mail it to us at:
Point Roberts Park & Recreation District
Kayak Program
PO Box 156
Point Roberts, WA 98281
We will notify you via email when you are registered and able to continue to Step B.
Step #2) Kayaks & Paddle Boards available on a first-come basis**
Kayak * Paddle Boards are available on a first come, first serve basis. There are 4 single kayaks and 2 double kayaks, life jackets and paddles at Lighthouse Park. There are 8 Paddle Boards and 4 single kayaks at Maple Beach. There is a sign out sheet on the trailer at Lighthouse Park and a sign out sheet in the bin at Maple Beach. Please keep usage to a 2 hour maximum.
Buddy System
You must have a partner in a second kayak / paddle board to go out with you. A partner in the second seat of a double kayak does not meet this requirement. If you choose a double kayak, you will need to specify the name of the person in the 2nd seat.
**Note: Paddle Boards are tentatively reserved for Kids Camp from July 1th – July 30th 2025, Monday through Wednesday. Outside of these dates, Paddle Boards are available on a first-come basis. Please limit your time on the boards to 2 hours to give everyone a chance to enjoy them. After you complete your registration, you will be sent an email with information on how to borrow the paddle boards.
This is a free program provided by the Point Roberts Park & Recreation District.
Additional information regarding the program can be found here: Kayak and Paddle Board Brochure.
Thank you for participating in the Kayak and Paddle Board Program. Please let us know if you have any comments, suggestions or concerns at [email protected].