Outdoor Rental CenterORC

Closure Announcement:
The Outdoor Rental Center is closed due to demolition and construction of a new tennis facility. The Outdoor Rental Center will re-open upon completion of this project, estimated for Fall 2013.  While the Outdoor Rental Center is closed, only large rentals with a minimum of 6 canoes can be made by advance reservation by calling 785-532-6980.  Recreational Services looks forward to serving the K-State community from a new facility next year.

The Outdoor Rental Center provides a large inventory of outdoor equipment. This equipment may be rented by the K-State community and is available for reservation.

Upon completion, the new Outdoor Rental Center will be located near the Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex.

Eligibility
Equipment is available to K-State students who are enrolled in the current or previous semester, K-State faculty/staff, and facility members. A valid K-State student ID, faculty/staff ID, or current membership key tag must be presented when equipment is checked out.

Reservations

Equipment may be reserved in person in advance by paying the full rental fee plus a $5 non-refundable reservation fee. Equipment not picked up on the reserved day will be checked out first come, first served the following day.

Cancellations and refunds
A cancellation fee will be charged equal to one-half the rental rate of the equipment if cancellation is less than 2 days prior to pickup time. The full reservation fee will be forfeited if equipment is not picked up on the day of reservation.

No refunds for under $15 will be made on any fee charged by Recreational Services.

Damages and late fees
All equipment must be returned clean, and tents must be returned dry. Equipment returned dirty or wet will be assessed a cleaning fee. See cleaning/repairing fees listed below. Other charges may apply if equipment is damaged or lost. Equipment returned late will be charged the daily rate.

Rental rates ($)
Equipment
1 Day
2 Days
3 Days
Additional Day (+)
Canoe
includes carrier, 3 life vests, and 3 paddles
12.50
20.00
30.00
12.50
Kayak (tandem or single)
includes carrier, life vests, and paddles
12.50
20.00
30.00
12.50
Life vests (separate)
2.00
3.00
4.00
2.00
Trailer (carries six canoes)
25.00
35.00
45.00
25.00
Dry bag
3.00
4.50
6.00
3.00
Tent (4-person)
8.00
12.00
16.00
8.00
Dining canopy (10 ft x 10 ft)
10.00
17.50
25.00
10.00
Sleeping bag
5.00
8.00
12.00
5.00
Sleeping pad 1.00 1.50 2.00 1.00
Water cooler (five-gallon)
3.00
4.50
6.00
3.00
Ice chest
3.00
4.50
6.00
3.00
Lantern
3.00
4.50
6.00
3.00
Hitch w/2-inch ball
5.00
7.50
10.00
5.00
Reservations/Refunds
Reservation Fee (nonrefundable): $5.00 plus tax

Rental fee refunds w/notification received

  • Prior to 2 business days: Full rental fee refunded
  • Less than 2 business days: Half of rental fee refunded
  • No pick up: Full rental fee retained
  Cleaning & Repairing (non-taxable)

Canoe

  • Cleaning: $10.00
  • Seats: $25.00
  • Thwarts: $30.00
  • Dents: $30.00
  • Holes/punctures: $40.00

Tents/Sleeping Bags

  • Wet: $10.00
  • Cleaning: $10.00
  • Tears (under 12"): $15.00
  • Tears (over 12" per 6"): $10.00
  • Zipper (replacement per foot): $10.00
  • Zipper (labor): $15.00
 Replacement Costs
Current Rec Services cost plus 10% (tax to be added to each item)
*Rates passed by Rec Council on April 12, 2012 to be effective January 2013.