Wakefield Plans Free Boating On Lake Quannapowitt

WAKEFIELD, MA — Wakefield community members will have a chance to enjoy free kayak rentals this weekend on Lake Quannapowitt through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield and their Wakefield Community Boating program

The free rental event will run on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Community members can obtain a promo code in advance by visiting one of several participating businesses at any point this week. They can then use their code to book a one-hour reservation online for single or double kayaks.

Kayaks are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations must be made online at www.wakefieldboating.com.

Participating businesses with promo codes include:

• Candarellas: 24 Vernon St.
• Christopher J. Barrett Realtors: 73 Albion St.
• Creations Coffee: 400 Main St.
• Dockside Restaurant: 1099 Main St.
• En Forma Fitness Center: 979 Main St.
• Healthynut: 24 Vernon St.
• Move2Joy: 106 Albion St.
• Public Kitchen: 397A Main St.
• Roman Music Therapy Services: 333 North Ave.
• Secret Stash Sweets: Wakefield Farmers Market, Hall Park
• Sweetbay: 478 Main St.
• The Merry Lion: 253 North Ave.
• The Savings Bank: 357 Main St., 907 Main St., and 599 North Ave.
• The UPS Store: 15 Lincoln St.
• West Side Social Club: 4 Harrington Ct.

Wakefield Community Boating operates throughout the summer and fall from a location near the Spaulding Playground on Lake Quannapowitt. It typically offers a slate of kayak and paddleboat options for rentals.

This weekend’s event comes thanks to a partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield, the town of Wakefield and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.

“We think this is a great way to give back to the community while providing our local businesses with some additional exposure,” Boys & Girls Clubs Executive Director said in a recent event announcement. “Though a purchase isn’t required to get the promo code, we hope guests will take the opportunity to visit a local spot and discover something new while they are there. At the same time, guests will get a chance to enjoy a weekend day outside on the Lake, get some exercise, and have some fun.”