Opt Outside Kayak Tour

Opt out of the biggest shopping day of the year by taking a kayak tour out on the Galveston Bay. *Registration Required*

Hit the water with us 12:30pm - 3pm on Friday to experience the joys of paddling at Galveston Island State Park!

Email Regina Lillibridge at regina.lillibridge@tpwd.texas.gov to reserve your spot. Registered participants will be contacted via email so please check all messages and respond in a timely manner. 

Maximum four spots per reservation. 

Check out this preview of paddling at Galveston Island State Park.

Before you can join us:

• Park entry fee paid before trip.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult, and the program is for ages 13 and older.
• Close-toed shoes and life jackets must be worn during trip.

What to expect:

• Prepared for physical, outside, water-based activity. (Suggested weight limit for kayaks = 250 lbs.)
• Free safety and paddling lesson
• Free gear use (kayak, paddle, and life jackets)
• Small group guide (<18 people)
• 1.5-hour paddling trip to Galveston Bay, over sea grass beds and bay bottom.
• Anything that goes out on the tour may get wet, muddy, salty, or completely submerged

Meet: Oak Bayou Picnic Area

Cost: Entry fee is $5 for adults and FREE for children 12 & under. Park entry is free with a State Parks Pass. 

* Events and programs subject to cancellation due to weather. Please contact park staff for more information and further updates.