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Paddle in Your Park

Welcome to Paddle in Your Park! Your opportunity to get out and paddle in your own neighborhood!

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  • PIYP: April 11th at Deep Run Park
  • PIYP: April 26th at Forest Hill Park
  • PIYP: June 21st, 11am-3pm at Lakeview Park
  • PIYP: September 26th at Dorey Park

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Join us as we offer a variety of free paddling experiences appropriate for all ages and skill levels, to increase diversity in the sport, and to promote inclusivity in the paddlesports community here in Richmond. Try a kayak, stand up paddleboard, or raft at these events.  Paddling equipment and safety gear will be provided for families and individuals to take out on the water and enjoy nature.

Earth Day Fest

Join RVA Paddlesports and Henrico Rec and Parks on April 11th to celebrate Earth Day in fashion, with free paddling and raft demonstrations.

 

JROC Gear Swap

The James River Outdoor Coalition is organizing a gear swap at Forest Hill Park on April 26th. In partnership with this event, we will be offering paddling at the Forest Hill Park lake. Come check out some well-loved gear and get out on the water for a good cause!

 

Play All Day

June 21st is the longest day of the year! To celebrate, Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks is partnering with local businesses to coordinate activities all across the greater Richmond region. Join us at Lakeview Park, to enjoy the sun and try one of our boat demonstrations. Then once you’re done, find a different activity and play all day!

 

MountainFilm

Henrico Rec and Parks will be hosting Mountainfilm, an outdoor film festival on September 26th at 7pm. Come out to Dorey park and try your hand at a kayak, paddle board or whitewater raft before the show starts.