Charles River Canoe & Kayak

Specialties

Canoes, Kayaks, & Stand Up Paddleboards

History

Established in 1974.

Charles River Recreation is dedicated to providing unique outdoor recreational opportunities in the Boston, Massachusetts metropolitan area. Today we operate Charles River Canoe & Kayak (headquartered in Newton and offering canoe and kayak sales, classes, guided trips, and four rental locations), Weston Ski Track (located at the Martin Golf Course in Weston and offering cross-​country skiing and instruction on groomed, lighted trails), and Kendall Square Community Ice Skating (a refrigerated, Zamboni-​maintained ice skating rink in Kendall Square, Cambridge).

It all started in the early seventies, when Mike Farny had the vision of offering affordable outdoor recreation to Boston-​area residents. In cooperation with Commissioner John Sears of the Metropolitan District Commission, Mike opened the Charles River Canoe Service on May 23, 1973 using the basement of the MDC Norumbega Police Substation in Newton/​Auburndale.

At the head of the historic Lakes District,

Meet the Manager

Mark J.

Manager

Mark has been working at Charles River Canoe & Kayak. He paddles all types of boats and loves to go fast and catch waves.