Island Lake Recreation Area

If you're in the Brighton, Michigan area and looking to get out on the water, our self-serve kayak and paddleboard rentals at Island Lake Recreation Area are the perfect choice. Whenever Watersports makes it easy to enjoy the lake—just scan the QR code at our kiosk, unlock your gear through our mobile app, and start your paddling adventure within minutes. Whether you're spending the day at Island Lake or exploring other nearby parks in Southeast Michigan, our contactless rental experience is ideal for locals and visitors alike. It's the easiest way to enjoy kayak or paddleboard rentals in Brighton and the surrounding Livingston County area—no reservations, no hassle, just pure outdoor fun.

Equipment Available

7x Single Kayaks

3x Tandem Kayaks

2x Paddleboards

All rentals include paddles, various-sized PFDs, and whistles


Pricing

Single Kayak

Tandem Kayak

Paddleboard

1 Hour

$19.99

$39.99

$19.99

2 Hour

$29.99

$59.99

$29.99

Full Day

$49.99

$79.99

$49.99

Additional hours charged at $14.99/hour for single kayaks and $29.99/hour for tandems

Full Day rentals are 8 hours or until sunset.


Hours

Monday - 8 AM to sunset

Tuesday - 8 AM to sunset

Wednesday - 8 AM to sunset

Thursday - 8 AM to sunset

Friday - 8 AM to sunset

Saturday - 8 AM to sunset

Sunday - 8 AM to sunset


How To Rent


Location

6301 Kensington Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Located at Kent Lake Beach