Summer Rentals

The following measures are being implemented due to COVID-19 and will be upheld until public health recommendations deem it safe to make changes to our policies. If you have any questions or concerns please let us know.

All rental reservations must be made online and paid for in advance. We can not accept cash at this time.
Please bring your own life jacket if you have one.
Staff and renters will need to abide by the 6ft distancing requirements.
Staff will be wearing masks and we ask that all renters wear a mask while on land.
Our rentals will be more self-serve than in the past. A staff person will be there to assist you when you arrive, however they will not be helping you enter the boat or launch the boat from shore to maintain physical distance.
We are currently limiting group sizes to 6 people at a time.
We are offering a minimum 2 hour rental block to help reduce congestion and to allow for enough time to clean equipment.
Equipment will be cleaned after each rental.
If you aren’t feeling well, please stay home. We will refund your rental no problem.
Bathrooms are closed to the public at this time.

Olbrich Park
3527 Atwood Ave
Madison, WI 53714
608-513-1308

Book Olbrich

June 3 - August 30 (weather dependent)
10:00am - 6:00pm
*all rentals must be back by closing time

Olbrich Rental Rates

Boat	First 2 Hours	Additional Hour(s)
Solo Kayak	$25	$10
Solo Kayak	$25	$10
Two-Person Kayak	$30	$10
Stand-Up Paddleboard	$25	$10
Tandem Canoe	$30	$10
Fishing Kayak	$25	$10

Boat Storage at Olbrich Park
We are currently full for personal boat storage for the 2020-2021 season (April 1-March 31) at Olbrich Park. You can find out more information for the future here.

Rutabaga Paddlesports
220 W Broadway
Monona, WI 53716
608-223-9300

CLOSED FOR NOW

Off-Site Rentals
Off-site rentals are available at our Rutabaga location only, but are not available to reserve online. Your vehicle must have an approved roof rack like Yakima, Thule, or factory cross-bars to carry the boat. Pick-up truck beds are ok for kayaks under 13ft with proper pads and tie-downs. Boats may be picked up 30 minutes before close on the evening prior. Rentals are to be used only on lakes and rivers that are non-classified (deep, slower-moving). No whitewater! Please call the store and ask to speak with a manager about rates and availability.

What's Included

One (or more) canoe, kayak, or SUP board
A life jacket for each person
A paddle for each paddler

Rental Policies

A life jacket and footwear must be worn at all times when using rental equipment.
Renters must be at least 18 years old. Adults must accompany anyone under 18. An adult must accompany any child under 8 years of age in the same boat.
Alcohol is prohibited while using or operating Rutabaga equipment. Rutabaga reserves the right to refuse to rent to anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Renters are liable for lost or damaged equipment.

Other Information

Full payment is required at the time of reservation.
All trash must be removed from boats upon their return.
Rentals are due back 30 minutes prior to the close of business.
Rentals returned late will be charged a $25 late fee.
Rutabaga reserves the right to cancel rentals due to unsafe weather conditions, resulting in either full refund or reschedule.

Cancellation Policy

Two or more days notice: full refund
One day notice: 50% refund
No show or day of: no refund
Weather Related Cancellations will be met with a full refund

We will cancel rentals under the following conditions:

Wind speed over 15 MPH (over 10 MPH for SUP and Canoe at Olbrich location)
Water temperature below 55 degrees Fahrenheit
Thunderstorms