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Rowboating on the many ponds, lakes and streams within the county parks is a popular activity for all ages. Four parks provide rowboat rental facilities for the enjoyment of park visitors. Blydenburgh Park's Stump Pond, Southaven Park's Carman's River, Sears Bellows Park's Bellows Pond and Cedar Point Park's Alewive Pond are the centers for this relaxing activity. In addition, privately owned rowboats may be launched at Southaven, Cedar Point, and Robert Cushman Murphy Park's Swan Pond.

The Suffolk County parks which offer rowboat rentals are:

Blydenburgh County Park
Smithtown (631) 854-3713
Old Stump Pond provides a wonderful backdrop for rowboating at this park. Boats are available daily from mid-May through Labor Day. Check with park personnel for time, dates and fees. Only park rowboats permitted.

Southaven County Park
Brookhaven (631) 854-1414
The Carmans River offers a picturesque setting for boating at Southaven. Along its banks, red maples and pepperbush abound. Rentals available from April 1- September 30 daily. Check with park personnel for details.

Sears Bellows County Park
Hampton Bays (631) 852-8290
Adjacent to lifeguard protected swimming area, rowboat rentals are available on Bellows Pond daily from May - Labor Day. Check with park personnel for schedule. Only park rowboats permitted on Bellows Pond.

Cedar Point County Park 
East Hampton (631) 852-7620
Rowboating on the tidal waters of Alewive Pond offers park users a picturesque setting of salt marshes and wetlands of Cedar Point. Boat rentals available at park office. Park as directed. Privately owned cartop or hand launched boats allowed on pond (no trailers). Open for rentals mid May - Labor Day.

Rowboat Regulations:
~ Rentals available on a first-come, first-served basis
~ No one under 16 years may rent boat (must present ID)
~ Limit of four (4) persons per boat (including children)
~ No alcoholic beverages allowed
~ Boats are not to be left unattended
~ Boats must be returned with all equipment in good condition 
~ Boats must be returned by posted time 
~ If you carry it in, carry it out!   Please do not litter.
~ Attention:  Deposits may be withheld for rule violations.