PADDLEBOAT QUARRY RENTALS Profile
In 2025, the Paddleboat Quarry Rentals (PQR) operation entered its third season after merging with the former Riverwalk Café. The current operation includes a full-time Food and Beverage Manager, who manages food & beverage operations District-wide, a seasonal Concession Supervisor, and 23 part-time employees including shift supervisors, and paddleboat attendants. Watercraft rentals and concession sales operated weekends only starting on May 10 through May 18 and opened for daily use Memorial Day weekend from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Beginning in mid- August, the PQR reduced its operations to one shift, weekends only through September 28 from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
In 2025, the operation rented 7,376 paddleboats, 787 kayaks, and 200 paddleboards, which represents an 12% decrease from the prior year. A major contributing factor to this decline was the average number of days with temperatures that exceeded 90 degrees. In 2025 there were 18 recorded days with over 90-degree temperatures while in 2024 there were only 10 days and the PQR’s historical average is 9 days above 90 degrees. While the 2025 overall operation experienced a slightly below-average year, the continued interest in District watercraft rentals is consistent with a trend seen throughout the nation of increased participation in outdoor recreation activities. Watercraft rentals are projected to
conclude the season below budgeted revenue by 23% or $38,000 and concession sales are projected to be below budgeted revenue by 11% or $5,464. Net profit is projected to come in below budget by 32% or $36,036. New Pepsi items were introduced in 2025, and some additional food items are being considered for 2026. The operational transition of the Paddleboat Quarry Rentals from 2023 continues to be successful in alleviating the staffing challenges previously experienced with the operations and increasing food sales within the building due to the dedicated audience visiting the facility to rent watercraft.
PADDLEBOATS FINAL 2023 FINAL 2024 BUDGET 2025 PROJECTIONS 2025 BUDGET 2026 2026 VS. 2025 PROJ %
2026 VS. 2025 BUDGET %
REVENUE Charges for Services
$146,487
$160,735
$168,000
$130,000
$147,336
$17,336
13% -2%
($20,664)
-12% -12%
Sales
42,858
44,147 1,000 3,439
50,000
44,536 2,000 14,226 190,762
43,853 1,000 11,679
(683)
(6,147)
Alternative Revenue
1,850 3,183
2,000 3,917
(1,000) -50%
(1,000) -50% 7,762 0%
Miscellaneous Total Revenue
(2,547)
0%
194,378
209,321
223,917
203,868
13,106 7%
(20,049)
-9%
EXPENSES Wages & Benefits
84,052
65,073
80,274 3,500 28,717
75,028
79,851 3,465 37,127
4,823 6% 2,609 305%
(423)
-1% -1%
Supplies
5,548
1,693
856
(35)
Contractual Services
26,544
32,684
39,608
(2,481)
-6%
8,410 29% (200) -80% 7,752 7%
Capital
592
236
250
130
50
(80) -62%
Total Expenditures Surplus/(Deficit)
116,736 $77,642
99,686
112,741 $111,176
115,622 $75,140
120,493 $83,375
4,871
4% 11%
$109,635
$8,235
($27,801) -25%
2026 BUDGET 56
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