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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

Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park

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

See FDR Park from a new perspective with a paddle on the lake! DATE Saturday, August 16 TIME 10:00 am - 2:00 pm LOCATION FDR Park Boathouse FDR Park Philadelphia PA 19145 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museumfor free paddle boating at FDR Park on select dates in the summer and fall! Paddle boats are an easy and safe way for families and people of all ages to explore Edgewood Lake, just behind the FDR Park Boathouse. As you pedal around, use the kid-friendly binoculars provided to spot turtles, ducks, blooming flowers, and maybe even a great blue