Try it! Kayaking in a Pool - 105501101

Build confidence and vital skills while paddling through your Metroparks. Explore paddling opportunities to learn paddling safety topics, build upon your technique, learn new strokes, and simulate rescue situations in a safe and controlled environment. Each opportunity covers a different topic--choose the right opportunity for you by reading each individual description.

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Are you eagerly awaiting warmer weather and the start of the paddling season? If you or a friend capsize your kayak would you know what to do? Metroparks Toledo's certified American Canoe Association instructors will show you the best practices for individual and team rescues in a controlled setting. Taking the Kayak Basics course prior to this course is recommended but not required. All equipment is provided.

All participants and staff must wear masks and abide by proper social distancing guidelines for the duration of the program. Mask breaks are allowed when appropriate. Participants must bring their own mask.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.

UT members contact Amanda Domalski at 419-277-6276 to inquire about your member discount for registration.

Metroparks Toledo staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Reasonable accommodations can also be made. Please tell us your needs at the time of registration, but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. For additional information or questions, please contact Ashley Smith at 419.265.2920 or [email protected]. Adaptive paddling equipment is available by request that can accommodate many needs.