A small riverside park and kayak launch on the Assabet River at the end of Winter Street, with an EZ-launch dock, picnic tables, and a seasonal on-site kayak rental stand. There are no restrooms or changing facilities.
What to expect
Hours
No gate mentioned; the rental stand operates first come first served through the summer and early fall season
Kayak
Allowed the on-site rental stand runs summer through early fall; paddlers can also continue upstream along a slow, roughly five mile stretch between the Stow Town Forest and the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge that ends at the Ben Smith Dam in Maynard
Managed by
DPW Cemetery & Parks Division
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On site
Dock
an EZ-launch dock designed for easier water access
Not here
No restrooms
None on site; the town's own page states there are no bathrooms, changing facilities or personal lockers
Common questions
Can I launch my own kayak for free?
Yes, the EZ-launch dock is free for your own boat; the $25-for-two-hours fee only applies if you rent one of the site's eight rental kayaks.
Is there an entry fee at Ice House Landing?
No, entry is free.