Waltham
Paddle Boston’s Waltham location at Moody Street Dam is a wonderful location for a relaxed paddle. Moody Street Dam creates the Lakes District of the Charles, a six-mile stretch of calm flatwater with little current. This section of river, which is largely bordered by parkland and forest, was once a haven for canoeists looking to escape the city — and is again today!
There is abundant wildlife along the river, including herons, otters, turtles, cormorants, muskrats, ducks, geese, and swans. Powerboat and rowing shell traffic is minimally light and slow. We’re conveniently located adjacent to Moody Street Dam and Margaritas Restaurant, close to parking and restaurants in vibrant downtown Waltham.
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Paddling Maps
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Waltham Paddling Map #1 
Waltham Paddling Map #2 
Waltham Walking Map
On-site Rental Rates
| Boat | 0 - 1.5 Hours | 1.5 - 3 Hours | Full Day |
 Single Kayak (1 adult) | $35 | $45 | $57 |
 Double Kayak (2 adults) | $51 | $64 | $78 |
 Kid’s Kayak (age 6-12) | $17 | $30 | $41 |
 Kid’s Paddleboard (age 6-12) | $17 | $30 | $41 |
 Paddleboard (1 adult)* | $35 | $45 | $57 |
 Canoe (3 adults or 2 adults & 2 kids )* | $51 | $64 | $78 |
 XL Canoe (up to 5 adults)* | $63 | $74 | $89 |
 Paddleboat (up to 4 adults)* | $51 | $64 | $78 |
 Rowboat (3 adults or 2 adults & 2 kids )* | $51 | $64 | $78 |
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Location
195 Moody Street, Waltham, Massachusetts
There is street parking available, as well as several metered parking lots within a 5-minute walk. The largest is off Crescent Street. From our dock: drive south on Moody Street (away from the river) and turn right at the first light. The parking lot has two entrances about 100 yards down Crescent Street on the left.
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1–1.5 Hours
Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Kids & Teens
Private Instruction: Canoe, Kayak or Paddleboard