(7.25) Welcome to Olneyville. Looks a little different along the river doesn’t it? Now you can experience the thrill of paddling the Woonasquatucket River, and for free. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) invites the public to take part in the Summer Community Paddle series, Thursdays through September. This series is for beginners.
Join us for our free Summer Community Paddle series. Sign-Up, day of at the park. Our expert guides offer 10-15 minute paddle tours, perfect for beginners. Learn more about our recreation activities here.
Launched in 2020, the WRWC’s Summer Community Paddle series shares the joy of a paddle on the Woonasquatucket River with 300+ central Providence riverfront residents. Our experienced paddle guides offer 10-15 minute paddle tours of the stretch of river that runs through Riverside Park. These paddle experiences are not for experienced paddlers–check out our longer paddle trips if you want more!
If you have never been to the park, take some time to walk around. There are significant birdwatching opportunities here. There is also a fish ladder, a children’s playground, and some excellent plantings around the community garden. The bike path runs through here, and the Olneyville New York System is only an 11-minute walk from the park.
No advanced sign-up required for this series.
I believe “paddling” means kayaks and canoes.
Free paddle, 4pm to 6pm, Thursday, July 25, Riverside Park, Aleppo Street, (directions)
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