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Urban Park Rangers: Canoeing and Kayaking

See our parks like never before—from the water! Get free paddling lessons led by our Urban Park Rangers in the gentle protected waters of our lakes or join advanced island-hopping adventures in our open waters and bays.

Urban Park Rangers: Canoeing and Kayaking Events

To FILTER events, use the menu on the right-hand side. Currently viewing 6 events
from July 9, 2025 to August 24, 2025

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Jul20

Intermediate Canoeing

at Ballfield 13 - Meadow Lake Drive (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older. Participants must have prior canoeing experience. First come, first served
Free!

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Jul26

Intermediate Canoeing

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older. Participants must have prior canoeing experience. Registration opens on Wednesday July 16
Free!

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Aug16

Canoeing: Island Hopping

at Canoe and Kayak Launch (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Spend a afternoon exploring the islands that surround the Orchard Beach estuary by canoe. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday August 6
Free!

Aug16

Basic Canoeing

at Oakland Lake (in Alley Pond Park), Queens

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. Ages 8 and up
Free!

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Aug17

Intermediate Canoeing

at Spring Creek Dock (in Fresh Creek Nature Preserve), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older. Participants must have prior canoeing experience. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday August 6
Free!

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Aug24

Basic Canoeing

at Holten Ave. and Purdy Place (in Wolfe's Pond Park), Staten Island

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. Ages 8 and up
Free!

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