Chagrin River Kayak and Paddleboard

The workers are really nice. They have kayaks and paddle boards. Within 25 minutes you can be in Lake Erie. It’s a fine trail to Lake Erie, but not the most serene. The path is full of boats and houses. If you’re looking for a peaceful path full of trees and nature, look elsewhere. If you’re looking for a simple place to kayak for an hour or 2, this is a great option.

The crew is super nice and helpful. Easy in and out for a relaxing hour or two on the river. I would recommend going on a weekday, as I'm sure this area gets pretty busy on summer weekends. There are stretches with lots of houses and docked boats, but really nice that you can pull up the kayak and enjoy a quiet beach on Lake Erie. Not as remote as Burton or Hiram, but we saw lots of herons, ducks, and deer.

Convenient place to launch your kayak. Nice area to paddle around. The water is flat and smooth. Many yacht clubs on the river. Small parking area. However, on a fall day when we were there, we were the only people using the facility. $2 fee to launch a kayak. My only complaint is that there is no restroom on site.

$2 launch fee (honor system after hours), great launch location, with many options for where/what kind of experience you’re looking for.

I enjoyed the excursion today a lot! Very easy and fast to rent a kayak, they gave me very clear directions to navigate the river. It was very pretty and I got to see a lot of birds and other wildlife on the way! Even made it out to a small beach they directed me to.