2024 Kayak/Pram/Paddleboard Permit Renewal

Permit Renewal opens online on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am.

All racks not renewed by the deadline (April 21, 2024) will be made available to any qualified Marblehead residents on the first Monday of May  on a “first come, first served” basis.

To avoid any renewal issues, we recommend logging in to your account prior to March 13, 2024. Please check that the email, phone number, and address on file is correct.

Important information to note prior to permitting renewal:

The online permit application will allow you to PICK a rack space at the location where your 2023 rack was located and make a payment.

*Please note the renewal does not guarantee the rack space you had in 2023.  The rack spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

You may only renew the number of permits (s) previously held at the location (Stramski and/or Riverhead) your permit was held in 2023.  There will be no exceptions.

2024 Permit Cost: $165/rack space

All racks not renewed by the deadline (April 21, 2024) will be made available to any qualified residents on the first  Monday of May on a “first come, first served” basis.

Permit stickers will be mailed the last week in April as long as you have completed the online application and payment. Envelopes will be from “Recreation & Parks”.

Steps for renewing your permit:

1. Click here to access the 2024 Kayak/Pram/Paddleboard permit renewal page.

2. Click “Log In” (top right corner of the screen) to log into your account.

3. Now you can choose the rack space you would like for the upcoming season and complete the steps to make payment.  Again, you may only renew the number of permit(s) previously held and only at the location (Stramski and/or Riverhead) where your permit was held in 2023.

*Please note the renewal does not guarantee the rack space you had in 2023.  The rack spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Riverhead Rack Vessel Options (Rack Map)

1. Kayak/Paddleboard Spaces – designated for Kayaks or Paddleboards 12’ 3” or under

2. Long Kayak Spaces – designated for Kayaks 12’ 4’ or longer

Stramski Rack Vessel Options (Rack Map)

1. Kayak/Paddleboard Spaces – designated for Kayaks or Paddleboards 12’ 3” or under

2. Pram Spaces – designated small utility dinghies or row boats  12” or under

3. Long Kayak Spaces – designated for Kayaks 12’ 4’ or longer

Questions? Contact the Recreation & Parks office at 781-631-3350