Community Paddle at Shoelace Park
Join the Bronx River Alliance for a free community paddle at Shoelace Park! Come see your neighborhood from the river’s perspective!This event is first come, first served with no pre-registration available.“Waves” of paddlers will enjoy the river for about 30-40 minutes, after signing waivers and receiving a brief paddling safety orientation. A total of 4 waves of participants will be able to go on-water every hour of the event (11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm), with a maximum of about 15 partici
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Borough
- New York
- Category
- Best for Kids

About this event
Join the Bronx River Alliance for a free community paddle at Shoelace Park! Come see your neighborhood from the river’s perspective!This event is first come, first served with no pre-registration available.“Waves” of paddlers will enjoy the river for about 30-40 minutes, after signing waivers and receiving a brief paddling safety orientation. A total of 4 waves of participants will be able to go on-water every hour of the event (11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm), with a maximum of about 15 participants per wave.Staff and volunteers will be on-water to ensure safety, but please keep in mind that this is not a guided tour of the river.Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Waivers for minors will need to be signed by an adult guardian.
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