Kayak and Boat Storage Permits

Barrington Recreation offers the opportunity for residents to obtain a permit for kayak, paddleboard, or canoe at Waller Farm and Barrington Beach.  Small boat storage is also available at Barrington Beach.  A permit is obtained via a lottery system. 

2025 Season

Kayak/Boat Lottery 2025 Registration is now closed.

Thank you for your interest in the Barrington Recreation Kayak/Boat Lottery. Registration for the 2025 season closed on March 13th at 11:59 PM.

The random drawing took place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 10:30 AM and was live-streamed from the Peck Center for Adult Enrichment Meeting Room. Winners and those waitlisted were notified Tuesday, March 25, 2025 via email. To view the livestream video, please click here.

All applicants were entered into the drawing, and winners were selected at random. Those selected were notified via email with instructions on how to complete their permit registration and payment. 

To view the results of the 2025 Watercraft Lottery Winners & Waitlist, please click here. The number of winners was determined by the available spaces, and a waitlist was created in case any winners do not claim their spot. Due to high demand and limited rack availability, not all applicants were selected as winners or placed on the waitlist. If the waitlist is exhausted, additional names will be drawn.

Information about the 2026 Kayak/Boat Lottery will be posted in early 2026.

Thank you for your participation!

Storage of Small Watercraft

  • Storage space cannot be reserved specifically for the kayak racks.
  • Walker Farm: Kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes only.  No Boats.

  • Barrington Beach (West): Kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and small boats.

Watercraft Rules

  • All watercraft stickers will be mailed to residents. Pickup is NOT permitted. 

  • Stickers must be affixed to the front of the watercraft in a visible location that won't be submerged during use.

  • The small watercraft storage season at both the Barrington Beach and Walker Farm begins on May 1st and ends on October 31st.  
  • Any watercraft left on the beach or at Walker Farm after October 31st will be removed and subject to a retrieval fee and/or auction.
  • Watercraft stored on Barrington Beach must be stored on the West End behind the boat storage sign.  Boats must be stored with the mast down.
  • All boats and kayaks must be off the sea grass per RI State Law.
  • Watercraft stored at both Barrington Beach and Walker Farm may be chained and locked to the wooden rack or to the wooden rail for safe storage.  
  • Town of Barrington or its Agents assume no responsibility nor liability for craft or use of this permit.  
  • Life vests are required for all watercraft users. Violation may result in a fine.