Calling all kayaking enthusiasts! The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, is excited to announce the opening of the new Kayak Kiosk at A. Paul King County Park in Stafford Township. This new facility is now ready for public use, offering kayak rentals to enhance your summer adventures.
Virginia E. Haines, Ocean County Commissioner and liaison to the Department of Parks and Recreation, expressed enthusiasm about the launch: “This is a fun, summer activity to get outdoors to enjoy the beautiful nature that A. Paul King County Park has to offer. We expect this new feature to be a popular activity for residents and visitors alike.”
To facilitate easy access to kayaks, the county has partnered with Rent.Fun. Park visitors can rent kayaks by downloading the Rent.Fun app, creating an account, and scanning the QR code on the kiosk. Each rental includes all necessary equipment and life vests, which are cleaned and maintained bi-weekly to ensure safety.
The rental fees are set at $25 for the first two hours, with subsequent hours charged at $15 each. Rentals are limited to one person per kayak, and no pets are allowed. Users must be 18 years or older to rent equipment from Rent.Fun.
Barbara Jo Crea, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, highlighted the ease of the rental process: “We are delighted to introduce Rent.Fun as a new and exciting amenity at the A. Paul King County Park. With a touch of a button, your next kayak journey awaits.”
A. Paul King County Park, located off Route 72 on Manahawkin Lake, spans across multiple recreational offerings. It includes a vibrant children’s playground, a spacious picnic area under the shade of pine trees, and facilities for fishing, swimming with lifeguards on duty, and basketball, among other amenities. The park is also equipped with restrooms and is handicapped accessible.
