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  • Sunset Kayak Cruise on the FDR Lakes

    FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join our evening guided kayak tour of the three connected bodies of water: Pattison Lagoon, Edgewood Lake, and Hollander Creek. DATE Wednesday, September 13, 2023 TIME 6:00pm - 7:30pm LOCATION FDR Park Boathouse 1500 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145 Did you know that FDR is the only park with publicly accessible lakes and an active boating program? Come see for yourself by joining our evening guided kayak tour of the three connected bodies of water: Pattison Lagoon, Edgewood Lake, and Hollander Creek. Kayaking on the flat waters of “The Lakes” with the warm glow of the setting sun is a serene,

  • Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

    Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer
    Dragon Boat Dock 1233 MLK Drive, Philadelphia, United States

    FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out

    Free

  • Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

    Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer
    Dragon Boat Dock 1233 MLK Drive, Philadelphia, United States

    FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out

    Free

  • Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer

    Kayak on the Schuylkill this summer
    Dragon Boat Dock 1233 MLK Drive, Philadelphia, United States

    FREE BOATING ADVENTURES ON THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER with LandHealth Institute We’re thrilled to be offering a whole boat load of opportunities to get on the river this summer from a variety of launching points. Whether you’ve never kayaked before or you’re a seasoned paddler, come on out and help us break in our brand new fleet of kayaks! This city was built to hug the rivers but most of us never get a chance to get on. All ages welcome! No registration is needed for our Dragon Dock dates listed here. To launch from our other two locations, find out

    Free

  • Across the Delaware: Journey to Amico Island

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Gear up for an exciting guided kayak trip across the Delaware River. Our destination: Amico Island in New Jersey. This is a unique opportunity as our usual tours remain on the PA side of the river. Once we arrive on the Island, you’ll have the freedom to explore at your own pace—stroll along the nature trails, relax on the beach or paddle around the island’s peaceful coves. Glen Foerd will provide lunch to keep you fueled for the adventure.

    $75

  • Canoe Club Open House

    Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19127

    The Philadelphia Canoe Club is hosting our Annual Open House on June 29th from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be live music, boating in canoes and kayaks on Wissahickon Creek, food, drinks, and a used gear sale. All equipment is provided and experienced boaters will be there to support your paddling experience. Gear sale includes boats which you can try before you buy as well al lots of great outdoor clothing and gear.. Please join us at the historic old mill clubhouse to help celebrate our 120th Anniversary at the confluence of the Wissahickon Creek for a day

    Free

  • Sunset on the Schuylkill: Guided Kayak Tour

    Walnut Street Dock

    Enjoy beautiful views of the city skyline and setting sunset with a guided kayak tour on the Schuylkill River! DATE Wednesday, August 13 TIME 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm LOCATION Walnut Street Dock Philadelphia PA 19103 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Hidden River Outfitters for a picturesque two-mile guided kayak tour on the Schuylkill River. The tour departs from the Walnut Street dock along the Schuylkill River Trail and heads upriver to the Fairmount Water Works, where you’ll experience a rarely-seen perspective of these historic structures from the water below. Learn interesting facts about the history of the park while enjoying spectacular

  • The Big Paddle: Two Cities, One River

    Pleasant Hill Park 8900 N. Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Riverways Collaboration and the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild will co-host The Big Paddle: Two Cities, One River on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with a rain date of Sunday, September 21. This 10-mile paddle up the Delaware River will start at Pyne Poynt Park in Camden, New Jersey, and finish at Pleasant Hill Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event celebrates the region’s shared love of the river while promoting more recreational opportunities in urban natural areas. The Big Paddle welcomes kayakers and canoers looking for both adventure and community connection. Rest stops and on-water support

    $75.00