Paddle Sports

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

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.
Fri 8/3, 6-8:30 p.m.

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 6/2, 9–11 a.m.
Sun 7/1, 9–11 a.m.
Sat 7/7, 9–11 a.m.
Sun 7/15, 9–11 a.m.
Sat 8/18, 9–11 a.m.
Sun 9/9, 9–11 a.m.

Sat 5/26, 1–4 p.m.- Full
Sat 6/2, 1-4 p.m. 
Sat 6/23, 1-4 p.m.
Sat 6/30, 1–4 p.m.
Sun 7/1, 1-4 p.m.
Sat 7/7, 1-4 p.m.
Sun 7/15, 1-4 p.m. 
Sat 7/28, 1-4 p.m. 
Sun 7/29, 1–4 p.m. 
Sat 8/4, 1-4 p.m.
Sat 8/18, 1-4 p.m. 
Sun 8/26, 1–4 p.m. 
Sat 9/1, 1-4 p.m.
Sun 9/9, 1-4 p.m.
Sun 9/23, 1-4 p.m.

Learn to kayak on flat water from an American Canoe Association (ACA) instructor. 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 lb kayak capacity. For ages 12 and up. This class is required for river trips. Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost ($37/person, register by 3 days in advance).

Sun 8/26, 9–11:30 a.m.

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. For ages 12 and up. Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost ($15/person, register by 8/23)

Sat 6/16, 10 a.m.
Sat 7/21, 10 a.m.
Sun 8/12, 10 a.m.
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. 
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).