Muttukadu boat house

Muttukadu boathouse is a water sports facility along the East Coast Road offering multiple boat rental options. The location provides rowing boats, motorboats, and pedal boats for activities on the shallow lake.

The facility was established in 1984 by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation to provide public water recreation access. Infrastructure additions including a bamboo structure and floating jetty came later to enhance operations.

The boathouse draws people from Chennai seeking water-based recreation and a break from city life. Visitors experience both traditional rowing and modern leisure boating in a lakeside setting.

The location is easily accessible from the East Coast Road and welcomes visitors throughout the day for various skill levels. Safety equipment and rescue personnel are stationed on-site to ensure visitor security during water activities.

During the 2015 flood emergency, the boathouse transformed into an operations center where rescue teams coordinated relief efforts. This unexpected function revealed how recreational facilities can serve critical community roles during disasters.

GPS coordinates: 12.80581,80.24192

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49