I went canoeing with my bf a few weekends ago and it was so much fun! I was a little nervous at…read morefirst because all the reviews for this place were really old. We rented a canoe for 4 hours and enjoyed every second of it. The lady up front was superrr nice and she was very open to rescheduling because of weather. My bf and I tried on life jackets while she grabbed our canoe and paddles and she pushed us out into the water. There are two paths, a scenic path and a path with food, both are very pretty though. We saw so many animals but I could only take pictures of so many. When you go to the restaurants you do have to tie up your boat yourself but that's super easy like even I figured it out. There are two restaurants on the path, a bar type restaurant and a seafood restaurant. We went to the bar and i'd definitely recommend it! Overall we had sooo much fun and I can't wait to come back again!!

We reserved our kayaks online a few days before our trip…read more The morning of our reservation, the staff at Nachand emailed us to see if we'd like to reschedule since the weather forecast was predicting a chance of rain for the last two hours of our reservation time. We decided there to keep our original reservation since it there was only a small chance of rain. The staff on-site was super nice. They helped us load into the water & helped us get out. They had life jackets & various sizes so you could choose one that fit. Unfortunately for us, it rained about 45min after we got into the water but we found some trees to hide under until the rain stopped. It was actually pretty cool experience to watch it rain. Super relaxing. It was a nice kayak trip! Definitely will be back!

We booked a same day kayak for 3 people and we had a blast. The owners were awesome communicating…read morevia text and made sure a 10 year old first time kayaker was able to get the hang of it. They even put fruit snacks, water, sunscreen, and a box for cell phones in the kayaks. Great experience and will definitely be back.

From the owner: Luxury Kayak Rental, dog life vests available at no charge with Kayak rental…read more Reservation includes; Kayak, paddle, life vest, dry box, water, small snack, water gun, and dog life vest if needed.

We got into the water only to find the current was going in the wrong direction. We didnt make it…read more1/8 of the way before turning back along with several others. Apparently no one knew despite lots of people exiting from the entrance. ​

Lazy is just what it is a river with no big current. Would I recommend parents bring kids hell no…read more 15and above recommend. Yes if your need to be some where at a certain time you should know you will most likely have to paddle your self down river two hours is a base line quick trip some One paddling. If you don't desire to paddle then you will be at the boats wave zone . So no paddling going to be more like 3.5 hour to 4 hour this is for a Lazy river meaning no waves no paddling. The more you paddle the faster you're gonna finish. Kids could enjoy this but there is no swimming just floating. You can bring a cooler and snack to but it's in the water and hot so phone I wouldn't recommend either cause iPhone might say tempo to hot needs to cool down. Just think about how much you want to have fun and think about how your kid or children may act or get scared don't make water not fun. Have a relaxing day with this team and enjoy a float

We went here today looking at getting into some new stuff for spring that's coming up, this place…read morewas awesome. Prices are good too! You're getting what you pay for, while they don't carry the cheaper brands of kayaks that's okay. This is more of a place for anyone who is seriously interested in being out on the water. The guys running the shop are super personable and are local. They were also super flexible on letting us put down a deposit to hold a kayak. Just all around a nice place and nice people. Definitely recommend!

From the owner: Our goal at Louisville Paddlesports is to be the region's top destination for all your Kayak and…read morePaddle board needs. We are a full retail shop with a variety of the best kayaks and paddle boards on the market. We also have a full line of accessories in-store and on our site.

I went with a group here for the first time and we loved it! Beautiful scene, helpful and friendly…read morestaff-what Else could one ask for? When I say helpful- I do mean helpful! As a first timer, I didn't think to protect my keys. I came out and my car wouldn't start. I asked if they could assist with a jump and they were willing but realized my battery was fine. The guy mentioned my key fob (apparently if water get in it can disable the sensor leading the car to not recognize the key). He took it upon himself to go use a device to dry my keys out for me. Our hero!

We had a great experience at Old Mill. The owner, Matt, was thorough with instructions, helped…read morelaunch us gave a great history of the place. From Louisville takes about 45 minutes, easy drive and through beautiful farm land. We were picked up at the pull out, easy and careful. We took our own kayaks and paid for the service fee. Rooster's down the way was the perfect place to have dinner after a trip down the river. We hope to make this a tradition and return for a scenic, peaceful and calm trip down the river.

My Mr. have been here before with this previous job. He highly recommended it. Plus it's only 15…read moreminutes from our home. You can book your reservations online however we decided to pay up at the desk due to the weather. Didn't know if it was going to rain but it turned out to be a gorgeous day. First it is required to sign a waiver then you check in. There are several options. You can choose between the 2,3,6 or 8.5 mile trek. You can rent tandem kayak, single kayak or canoe. We opted for the tandem kayak $86.00 for the both of us and we did the 6 mile round trip. You pick your life jacket, wait for your name to be called out and you take a bus. From there they will drop you off depending on what mile marker you chose. The staff makes sure to explain where to not go and when you have to be back. Make sure you are back by 7:00 pm. Once you get to the river you pick your paddle and kayak/canoe and off you go. You may hit some rough shallow spots but for the most part, it was smooth sailing. Make sure to pack a small cooler for your drinks. Stay hydrated. We also kayaked to Little Miami Brewing and had a couple of libations. That was fun! Overall the whole experience was great and I had a blast. Coming back the staff was super friendly, helpful and laid back. I would definitely come back. This place rocks.

Fantastic canoe outing in the Little Miami River, facilitated by the Scenic River Canoe Excursion…read moreteam. This was our first time with this company (not first time on this river). The location was easy to find on Round Bottom Road, big grass/field parking lot and well - set up registration area. Getting signed in and life jacket was a breeze. The shuttle to the put-in outside of Miamiville for our "Fletcher" paddle was a quick ride, and our canoe, kayaks and paddles were waiting for us. A staff member was on hand at the river for those needing a push in, but otherwise it was easy to handle on our own. And we were off! There were little rapids on the way for some fun, a few "beaches" for taking a break. It was a Tuesday and we saw people paddling the whole way, but did not feel crowded at all. Saw lots fish, a few turtles and a turkey vulture. We did stop at Little Miami Brewing in Milford for a break which was fun. Return to the car was easy and again staff on hand to take your equipment. Great time and we'll definitely do it again!

My husband and I always love coming here for our weekend getaway... the river is so peaceful, water…read moreis clear and the kayaks provided are the good spacious kind. Their campsites are nice and right along the river by the ending of the kayaking trip. I love the fire things they provided. They are great for cooking on!! Bathrooms were a quick walk and I love the random decorations they have set out. I was unimpressed with the showers that they provide. I guess it is considered off-season right now because only one of the doors out of four was unlocked and there was poop smeared on the walls and on the floor... I understand not wanting to have to clean four separate showers but leaving one shower for everyone to have to use considering their isn't someone cleaning it daily is unprofessional and inconsiderate. Also, we asked for firewood and saw a pallet of it behind the building but wasn't allowed to purchase any. The hours on the store are flaky and I'm never coming in late April again. We wanted to avoid the crowds but that wasn't a good choice I guess. Also, tent camping left us hearing the neighboring tent guests sounding like hound dogs from midnight until 3 am. I went to sleep about 10 and woke up to sex sounds louder than anything I've ever heard. I was about to go offer them a pair of socks to shove in their mouths. Maybe I'm not meant for this lifestyle if there are no standards

Excellent family ran business! Kind and helpful. truly appreciated all of their help during our…read morerecent class trip. Thank you Thank you Thank you

There's a lot to like about the boathouse. Its location is perfect -- right by a launch site,…read moretucked behind Towhead Island, with easy access to Beargrass Creek. The perfect spot (public access) to set your small watercraft afloat. The boathouse facility also promotes the waterfront environment by hosting canoe tours of Beargrass Creek for school and corporate groups. And while there's no boat rental here, they do apparently offer canoe/kayak/paddle board storage at pretty reasonable fees if the website is to be trusted. The only real down side is that the boathouse and their advocates are pretty limited in their public outreach, communicating with already-connected groups but not so much with the swaths of humanity that crowd the park each summer. Most locals and tourists won't get a chance to float upstream. Perhaps this will change as Botanica grows and Beargrass Creek gets cleaned up (as promised) in the next several years. But if you're among the industrious and adventurous, by all means do contact these people to arrange a group outing. Beargrass and the Ohio are a lot more approachable than one might think.

Super friendly staff and very accommodating! Book your trip and they pretty much take care of the…read morerest! Beautiful stretch of elkhorn creek you really can't beat it. Highly recommended booking a float.

Went here as a party of two recently and had a great time out on the water for a few hours. We were…read moreabout 30 minutes late as we had first gone to the wrong location, but staff was incredibly flexible. Would definitely recommend!

We have a fantastic park system and the Parklands is a wonderful part of the system. The roads are…read morelaid out so you can wander through the park with ease. There are usually activities available for the family throughout the year. I highly recommend you visit and see for yourself.

Floyds Fork is probably my favorite section of the Parklands. Not only is it the closest to me, but…read moreit is so clean, large and is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. There are all kinds of different trails to go on, and plenty around to see. You could easily spend multiple hours here. Parking is also very easy, and large enough to not have a problem with it. If you're looking for some weekend fresh air, Floyds Fork is an awesome place to check out.