Last updated: December 29, 2023
Thing to Do
Boating in Rock Creek Park

NPS Photo/ K. Cain
Rock Creek Park partners with Boating in DC to provide recreationists with options at two boat houses along the Potomac River.
Thompson Boat Center
Key Bridge Boathouse
Thompson Boat Center
Key Bridge Boathouse
Thompson Boat Center
Key Bridge Boathouse
Thompson Boat Center
Key Bridge Boathouse
NPS Photo/K Cain
Thompson Boat Center
Thompson Boat Center is located at 2900 Virginia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037 near the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. There is a metered parking lot a short walk from the boat center. This parking lot has a 3-hour limit for spaces.
Thompson Boat Center provides boat rentals, private boat storage, and boating instruction. It also has rental equipment for rowing and hosts regattas.

Key Bridge Boathouse offers boat rentals, private boat storage, and boating instruction in addition to stand up paddle boarding, fitness classes and twilight tours.
Phone: 202-377-9642 Email: dcboatinginfo@guestservices.com |
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- captain john smith chesapeake national historic trail
- potomac heritage national scenic trail
- rock creek park
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- kayak
- boating
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- rental
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- key bridge boathouse