Paddle Sports

Wed 3/6, 6–9 p.m. 

Whether you are a boater or a floater, join us for the largest paddling event in the world, the Paddling Film Festival World Tour. You’ll be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, embrace the paddling lifestyle and appreciate the wild places. For ages 12 and up. Winton Woods/Mill Race Banquet Center ($15/person, register by 3 days in advance)

Fri 6/8, 7–8:30 p.m.  - FULL
Fri 6/29, 7:30–9 p.m. - FULL
Fri 7/20, 7:30-9 p.m. - Canceled
Fri 7/27, 7:30–9 p.m.  - FULL
Fri 8/10, 7:30-9 p.m.
Fri 8/31, 7–8:30 p.m. - FULL
Fri 9/7, 7-8:30 p.m. - FULL
Fri 9/28, 6:30-8 p.m. - FULL

Get some pointers on kayaking on flat water and then head out to enjoy Winton Lake. All equipment is provided. Participants must fit properly in provided lifejackets and not exceed 275lb kayak capacity. For ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult on the water. Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost ($15/person, register by 3 days in advance)

Fri 5/4, 6-8:30 p.m.
Fri 6/1, 6-8:30 p.m.
Fri 7/6, 6-8:30 p.m. - FULL
Fri 8/3, 6-8:30 p.m.  - FULL

Great Parks and Rivers Unlimited are co-hosting a series of programs to clean up our paddling environment and to promote the Leave No Trace mission to protect the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their paddle skills (balance, strokes, maneuvers, etc.) and learn how to enjoy their paddling environment safely and responsibly. The program will be accompanied with a lake cleanup.

The programs will take place at Winton Woods. All equipment will be provided. Participants must fit properly in provided life jackets. This program is for adults and children ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Winton Woods (Free)

Sat 5/25, 9–11 a.m. 
Learn to kayak on flatwater from our American Canoe Association (ACA) instructors. This class is designed for beginners with a focus on basic safety, gear and paddling techniques. All equipment provided. Participants must fit properly in provided lifejackets and not exceed 275-pound kayak capacity. For ages 10 and up. Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost ($26/person, register by 5/22) 

Sat 5/25, 1–4 p.m. 
Prepare to kayak on local rivers with our American Canoe Association (ACA) instructors. In this class, learn basic safety and paddling techniques in a river-specific kayak on flatwater. Be ready to get wet as we practice rescues. All equipment is provided. For ages 12 and up. Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost ($38/person, register by 5/22) 

Sun 8/26, 9–11:30 a.m. - FULL

Explore the lake with a Great Parks’ nature interpreter and kayak instructor! We’ll quickly review paddle strokes and safety techniques before paddling to some great bird watching locations. All equipment is provided. Participants must fit properly in provided lifejackets and not exceed 275 lb kayak capacity. For ages 12 and up. Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost ($16/person, register by 8/23)

Sat 6/16, 10 a.m.
Sat 7/21, 10 a.m. - Canceled
Sun 8/12, 10 a.m. - FULL
Sat 9/15, 10 a.m. 

Quick Start class graduates are invited to join an American Canoe Association (ACA) instructor for a day of paddling while practicing kayaking skills on the scenic Little Miami River. This class will cover river features, hazards and introductory river maneuvers. For ages 14 and up. Lake Isabella/Canoe & Kayak Launch ($40/person, register by 3 days in advance).

Sat 8/25, 10 a.m. Canceled
Sat 9/22, 10 a.m.

Quick Start class graduates are invited to join American Canoe Association (ACA) instructors for a day of intermediate river skills on the beautiful Great Miami River. This class builds on introductory river skills and applies them on a Class 1 river. Previous river experience recommended. For ages 14 and up. Heritage Park/Boat Launch ($50/person, register by 3 days in advance).