Community Paddle
Community Paddle
Saturday, July 18
2 - 6 p.m.
First session: 2 -4 p.m.
Second session: 4 -6 p.m.
River Park Canoe Launch
- 3000 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60625
FREE
Register Here - Registration Required
To help people get to know the river as a natural resource, expereince the joy and wellness benefits of being on the river, Friends hosts Community Paddles on the Chicago River. We are here to help teach people how to safely recreate on the water and see the amazing wildlife like birds, turtles, fish and mink that call the river home.
Friends’ trusty canoe guides will help everyone safely load in and out of the canoes, answer questions about the river along the way and act as safety monitors on the water. We provide all equipment, paddling instruction, and safety talk. Trips start and end from the same location, rain or shine! Space is limited, registration required.
Beginners are welcome, no experience paddling necessary! Paddlers should be at least 10 years old and all minors paddle with a guardian (younger river friends can join in by sitting in the middle – no need to register them). If you think you may need special accommodations for mobility concerns, please reach out and discuss them with us so we can be prepared to accommodate you to the best of our ability. For questions, contact Annette Anderson at aanderson@chicagoriver.org.
