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AccessibilityKayaking and Canoeing
Explore New York City's beautiful waterways this season, by getting in a boat and paddling along some of the city's rivers, lakes, bays, and ocean. Join kayak and boating tours or take lessons, or strike out on your own along the New York City Water Trail.
Kayaking and Canoeing Events
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration with NAIC-NY
at Bronx Zoo (in Bronx Park), Bronx 
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us and our partners from the North American Indigenous Center – New York for a free day of fun and celebration of indigenous cultures! This event will be held at the canoe launch area of the Mitsubishi River Walk at the Bronx Zoo. The event will run from 1-4pm and will feature a variety of activities including:
Canoeing and Kayaking
Indigenous Dances
Dreamcatcher making workshop
Mini-library of indigenous books
Indigenous Art exhibit
All activities are walk-in and first come, first served. No pre-registration is available for the event.
**Note: The entrance of the Mitsubishi River Walk is accessible via the Boston Road & Bronx River Parkway Road entrance of the Bronx Zoo (near Bronx River Parking Lot B). There will be NO parking available on location for this event, though street parking may be available within walking distance. We highly encourage participants to take public transportation.**
This event was made possible through funding from Ponce Bank.
For more information, please reach out to victoria.toro@bronxriver.org
Free!
Event
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Lake Paddle
at Bronx Zoo (in Bronx Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us on Saturday, October 19th 2024 for a Lake Paddle on the Bronx River! This guided paddle starts and ends at the Bronx Zoo Mitsubishi Riverwalk. It takes paddlers through wooded sections of the river within the New York Botanical Garden and the Bronx Zoo. This section of the river is very calm and is a great introduction for beginner paddlers and families of all ages.
*Please note: We will not be able to provide parking access for vehicles. Participants who plan to drive and park on zoo property must pay zoo parking fees.
Paddlers will have the option of a canoe (for doubles and families) or a single-person kayak. Solo paddlers will be given priority for our limited number of kayaks. We will provide boats, paddles, PFDs, and a basic paddling safety orientation prior to getting on the water. We ask that participants wear appropriate athletic clothing that may get wet, including closed toe shoes! A ziploc bag to protect a phone or other essentials is also a great idea.
All participants must fill out and sign our Bronx River Alliance Paddle Waivers before getting on the water.
COVID Safety Protocols: Participants are encouraged to wear face masks, at their own discretion. Please perform an at-home health check before attending this event, and stay home if you are experiencing any of the following: cough, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, or a new loss of taste or smell.
Registration will open at 10am, 2 weeks before the event date. If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to email our Recreation Team: paddle@bronxriver.org
Friday, October 25, 2024
Free Community Paddling in Starlight Park
at Starlight Docks (in Starlight Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us on Friday, October 25th, 2024, for a Free Community Paddle at Starlight Park from 10 AM to 2 PM. This is a great activity for beginners and families to join. Canoes will be available for partners and families, and kayaks will be available for solo paddlers.
Please note that this event is first come, first served, and no sign up is required. All participants are required to fill out waivers at the time of sign-up. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
We are happily accepting volunteers to help at this event. Please reach out to paddle@bronxriver.org if you are interested in helping out!
Free!
Saturday, November 2, 2024
3rd Annual Community Banquet
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us in the Bronx River Alliance’s 3rd Community Banquet!
We’re seeking NYC based foragers, chefs, educators, herbalists, and stewards of the land to partner with us for this special event on Saturday, November 2nd from 12-4pm, at Concrete Plant Park. The Community Banquet is a grassroots tradition that highlights the plants and people of the Bronx River. We’re excited to invite partners to share back lessons learned from the season that reconnect people back to the land. These can include FREE food + drink tastings, herbalism, educational workshops, art, music, and more.
For questions or concerns, email Nathan Hunter at Foodway@bronxriver.org or by calling 718-542-4124.
Free!
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