Paddle Boston: Medford, Condon Shell

"Lovely river for kayaking or canoeing. I wish the dock were bigger. There is usually someone there to help you get in and out of the kayak but it would definitely be easier if the dock was wider. With both people there it makes it harder for the person to get out, I could slide by butt on to the dock but pretty much had to turn all the way around so that I could have enough space to get my feet under mee. So far I have been there twice and it is the same problem both times. The dock is probably only a 3-4ft square. I even tried to sneak in before the person came down to help so that I would ha"

10 months ago

"Rented a double kayak at this Paddle Boston location in the evening. The parking lot is right off the road conveniently and there are ample spots. The staff were friendly. This boating location is definitely different than the other locations like Allston or Kendall. You are not out in the wide, open, Charles river. Instead you row along a narrow Mystic river channel, going underneath bridges, occasionally greeting ducks and swans, and navigating away from algae blooms here and there. Depending on which direction you start rowing, you face the setting sun while either starting or returning, an"

4 years ago

"It’s a fun time. We are not big kayakers. We have done it a few times. This was our first time here. The Mystic is a pretty calm river. We went up as far as the lakes up in Arlington/Winchester. I think it’s a little too expensive. The dock isn’t easy. Overall it was good."

10 months ago