Tailrace Marina

I’m surprised not to see more reviews of Tailrace. It’s a bit hidden (one exit up from the Whitewater Center) turn right off the exit and right onto Tuskegee Rd. and you are there, but an awesome place for a relaxing day. Or an active day. But I’m someone who sits down on stand up paddle boards so there is that. I’ve been coming here for years and always been impressed with the friendly service and quality of rentals.
You can rent most any water related item here: paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, boats etc. Prices are super reasonable and cheaper than the Whitewater Center + parking is FREE here. Their dock is just across the river from that other place so it’s the same water y’all. I don’t want to ruin it for everyone but I’m never been hassled about how long I’ve kept a rental out so don’t stress.
They also have picnic tables and porch swings and you can grab ice cream or beer. They sell both so pick your poison. This is where I head most any Sunday afternoon in the summer, reservations are only for larger parties but I’m usually able to grab my choice of paddle board or canoe depending on my plans for that day. Pups are welcome on leash too and this may be my dog’s favorite place in the world. If you see a little spaniel paddling his little heart out say hi.
Would love if they offered some sort of annual or summer pass, I would be all over that.

Lovely spot on the water. However when my company went here and rented the place out, two years in a row they acted like they were surprised to see us. Nobody was there, the water wasn’t turned on, and nobody seemed to know we were coming. This is despite the fact that we paid to be there.
They finally got the bathrooms unlocked and the water turned on, and we really enjoyed the facilities, but it shouldn’t be like pulling teeth to open up a place you paid for.
They do have great kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards and pontoon boats for rent. They also have some nice picnic tables in the shade that we made good use of.