Self-serve kayak and paddleboard rentals for parks and public lands
Give residents and visitors a simple way onto the water without adding seasonal staff, an equipment budget, or another program to manage.
Why it works for parks and public lands
Parks departments are asked to do more with the same budget. Paddle rentals are popular, but running them means hiring and training seasonal staff, buying and storing a fleet, handling payments and waivers, and repairing gear every year. For a lot of parks, that cost is why rentals never get started, or why they only run on summer weekends.
A Launch Lockers rack works without anyone on site. Visitors scan a code at the rack, pay and sign a waiver on their phone, and unlock a board or kayak. We install the rack, keep it stocked, keep the gear clean and in good repair, and answer renter questions. Your staff doesn't take payments, check people in, or chase down missing paddles.
Already run a rental program? A rack doesn't have to replace it. It can cover the hours and days your staffed program doesn't, absorb quick walk-up rentals, or serve a second launch site, so your team can spend its time on guided paddles, camps, and events.
Flexible partnership options
Choose the setup that fits your budget. We're flexible, and every option keeps the day-to-day work off your plate.
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No upfront cost
Zero-cost deployment
We buy, install, stock, and operate the rack at no cost to you. In return for hosting it, a small portion of rental revenue is shared with you.
- Nothing to buy
- No staff or upkeep on your side
- A share of rental revenue
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Flexible
Custom arrangement
Want to cover part of the equipment cost for a larger share, start with a one-season pilot, or set seasonal terms? We'll build an arrangement around your budget and goals.
- Terms built around your budget
- Pilot-friendly
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Larger share
Own the equipment
Purchase the racks and gear yourself and keep a larger share of rental revenue. We still run everything renters touch: booking, payments, waivers, and support, for a small ongoing platform fee.
- Larger revenue share
- We still run the platform and renter support
- Small ongoing platform fee
Every arrangement includes booking, payments, digital waivers, and renter support through the Launch Lockers platform.
How a pilot works
We're choosing our first partners now. Here's what getting started looks like.
Talk it through
Tell us about your property and goals. We'll look at where a rack fits and which arrangement makes sense.
Agree on terms
Zero-cost, custom, or owning the equipment. We'll put it in a simple written agreement.
Install and stock
We set up the rack, signage, and gear. Renters can book from day one.
Review together
After the pilot, we look at how it went with you and decide what's next.
Questions we hear
Does this replace our existing rental program?
It doesn't have to. A rack can run alongside a staffed program, covering extra hours, walk-up demand, or additional launch sites while your staff focus on lessons, group trips, and events.
Who maintains the equipment?
We do. We inspect, clean, repair, and replace the boards, kayaks, paddles, and life jackets at every rack.
Can we control hours and seasons?
Yes. Rentals run only during the hours and seasons you choose, and the gear stays locked the rest of the time.
What does a rack cost a property?
It depends on the arrangement. On a zero-cost deployment, we pay for the rack and gear, and a small portion of rental revenue is shared with you. You can also purchase the equipment to keep a larger share, with a small ongoing platform fee, or set up something in between.
Talk to us about a pilot
Tell us a bit about your property and we'll follow up to talk through fit, placement, and terms. No commitment.
Prefer email? hello@launchlockers.com