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Commission approves CrownDaddy kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals at Ada Hayden

Ames Parks and Recreation Commission · December 19, 2025
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Summary

The Ames Parks and Recreation Commission approved a request from CrownDaddy (doing business as CrawDaddyy/CrownDaddy Outdoors) to run seasonal kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals at Ada Hayden Heritage Park, including a trailer on site and a 10% gross-sales contribution to Parks and Recreation; vendor commits to safety training and accessible equipment if grant funding is secured.

The Ames Parks and Recreation Commission voted Dec. 18 to approve a seasonal rental operation from CrownDaddy (branded in the record as CrawDaddyy/CrownDaddy Outdoors) to offer kayak, canoe and stand-up paddleboard rentals at Ada Hayden Heritage Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with typical weekend hours and possible Wednesday-night floats.

Staff introduced the proposal and said it would be similar to prior long-term rentals at the park; the written materials presented to the commission listed Saturday and Sunday rentals from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with…

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