Welcome To Riva Row Boat House!
Owned and operated by The Woodlands Township Recreation Division, Riva Row Boat House is a premier watercraft rental facility located in The Woodlands Town Center. Opened in 2009, Riva Row Boat House was strategically designed to be accessible by a short walk from Town Green Park, Market Street and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Located directly on the Lower Waterway, which connects to Lake Woodlands, this location offers a variety of rentals to entertain guests of all levels of experience.
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Rental Options
- Best Value!
Swan Pedal Boats
2-4 Seats | 700lb Max CapacityOur swan boats are the best value for a group of up to four people or 700 lbs – whichever comes first. Take a leisurely trip from Town Green Park along the Upper Waterway all the way to the edge of Lake Robbins and back at your own speed.
- Most Popular!
Kayaks
1-2 Seats | Multiple OptionsOur most popular rentals! We have sit-on-top tandem kayaks for two people, or two adults and one small child (under 42 inches in height). We also have sit-on-top single kayaks for one person, or one adult and a small child (under 42 inches in height).
Stand-Up Paddleboards
1 Seat | 220lb MaximumExplore Lake Woodlands atop one of our fun stand-up paddle board rentals (SUP for short). We have regular 10.5-foot SUPs.
Water Bikes
1 SeatThe Hydrobike Explorer is all the fun of biking, but on the water! Single riders only. Very stable. Pace yourself! Speeds from 0-8 MPH. Less experienced riders may have trouble on the lake in high winds.
See what our customers have said about us!

I had a wonderful time at Riva Row Boat House with some friends. The view of the luxury homes from the water was amazing. It was my first time kayaking. With the life jacket I felt safe even though I can’t swim. I did it for 2 hours. It was definitely a workout for the arms. The view was serene. I highly recommend going!
– Marc | Google Reviews
Awesomeness on the Swans cruisin' down the canal and enjoying the beautiful views on the water. Great staff - very courteous! They have options for beginners from kayaks to swans... Awesome adventure awaits💙💙💙 Be ready to pedal or row!
– Ari | Google Reviews
My sister and I went and it was very fun! It was our first time kayaking and we got a brief tutorial right before we went and it was enough to get us to the open area of the lake and back. Everyone was friendly and welcoming and it was definitely an experience we’d do again!
– Ebony | Google Reviews
Great place for kayaking! Have been here multiple times, and we always rent tandem kayaks. Prices are reasonable. I'm not a great swimmer, but I feel safe in these kayaks wearing the life vests 😄 After kayaking, take the shuttle ride through the park! It's very entertaining. The park here has plenty of space for kids to play, and on weekends there is live music from the Pavilion too at times.
– Chandra | Google Reviews
Highly recommend. Rented paddle boards for two hours and had a blast. Highly recommend you bring a cooler and sun screen. Otherwise, it's affordable fun and the employee were nice. FYI - the bathroom is a bit of a walk, so be sure to go before arrival time.
– Joe | Google Reviews
This is a great way to experience the Woodlands Waterway. They have swan boats, pedal boats, kayaks, and water bikes! Its always nice to ride down the waterway and people watch. Check in is easy I purchased and signed my waivers ahead of time online. The kayaks are allowed to go to a larger body of water so I’ll try those next time. Parking is on the street and they have a lot across the street. Definitely stop here if you’re in the area and bring the kids!!
– Cara | Google Reviews
Great day out here. Our first ride here, and we absolutely loved it. Going on both the duck-paddle ride and the kayak continuously for two hours was little challenging and tiring... but other than that, the rides were unequivocally true enjoyment. If you ask me, I'd recommend to split the activities and take time to enjoy the full area. Lots to enjoy besides the water activities alone. Try it once... you'll love it. Can easily spend a whole day here even with kids.
– Aren | Google ReviewsCheck out our other locations!
Lake's Edge Boat House
1970 Hughes Landing Blvd.Our Hughes Landing location! Choose from a variety of watercraft such as kayaks, paddleboards, and water bikes!
Swans at The Mall
1201 Lake Woodlands Dr.Enhance your experience at The Woodlands Mall by taking a leisurely Swan ride down The Waterway! Located next to P.F. Changs and The Cheesecake Factory.