Buck Creek State Park

Experience self-serve kayak rentals at Buck Creek State Park in Springfield, Ohio, brought to you by Whenever Watersports. Our automated rental kiosk makes the whole process completely stress free. Simply scan the QR code, book your rental straight from your smartphone, and you're on the water in minutes with no waiting, no reservations, and no staff needed. Whenever Watersports is available seven days a week from sunup to sundown, so come paddle the gorgeous waters of C.J. Brown Reservoir and take in everything this beautiful Ohio state park has to offer!

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Equipment Available

6x Single Kayaks

2x Tandem Kayaks

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


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Pricing

Single Kayak

Tandem Kayak

1 Hour

$19.99

$39.99

2 Hour

$29.99

$59.99

Full Day

$49.99

$79.99

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.


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Hours

Monday - 7am to sunset

Tuesday - 7am to sunset

Wednesday - 7am to sunset

Thursday - 7am to sunset

Friday - 7am to sunset

Saturday - 7am to sunset

Sunday - 7am to sunset


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How To Rent

  1. Scan QR posted on kiosk or click here to download app

  2. Scan QR of chosen vessel lock in-app to unlock

  3. Scan locker box QR to unlock PFDs & paddles

  4. Retrieve equipment, lock locker box, and enjoy your paddle!

  5. Return equipment, lock it, and end rental in-app

    Check out our safety resources here before your adventure.


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Location

1976 Buck Creek Ln - Springfield, OH

Located at the beach area closest to the park office.