Canoe rack rentals – 2012

Canoe rack in front of Bush Lake.

50 canoe racks are available for rent in 2012 at a seasonal rate of $72.95 ($68 plus tax). The racks are located on the west side of Bush Lake. Two accessible canoe racks are available upon request. The season runs from May 1 through October 31.

Canoe rack site map (20KB PDF)

Priority of applications

Returning renters’ priority registration period closes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 30.
New applications from Bloomington residents will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis from Monday, April 2 through Friday, April 6.
Beginning Monday, April 9, all remaining applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to apply

Canoe rack application packet for 2012 (not yet available)

Applications may be submitted as soon as the 2012 form is available (typically early January – a link to the app will be posted above). Applications will be processed according to the prioritized timetable described above. Applications must be accompanied by payment (cash, credit card or check made out to "City of Bloomington") and submitted to

Parks and Recreation – Canoe Racks
City of Bloomington
1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
Bloomington, MN 55431-3027

Applications may be sent by postal mail, e-mailed to parksrec@ci.bloomington.mn.us or faxed to 952-563-8715. If you choose to fax your application, please call the number below to confirm receipt.

For more information, contact:

Parks and Recreation
PH: 952-563-8877, TTY: 952-563-8740; FAX: 952-563-8715
E-mail: parksrec@ci.bloomington.mn.us