Downtown Paddle on August 11th
Please join us for a relaxing paddle on the Woonasquatucket River through Downtown Providence this Summer. We invite you to come and see this beautiful stretch of hidden wilderness within our city. We will start at the boat launch on South Water St. and travel to Eagle Square. Along this route there are opportunities to observe diverse wildlife including Herons, Ducks, Cormorants, American Eels, Box Turtles and several species of fish. The trip will also pass by a number of historic sites which range in scope from the colonial to modern periods of Providence’s history.
Date: Friday, August 11th 2023
Time: Meet at 4:15PM, launch at 4:30PM
Place: South Water Street boat launch (map below) in downtown Providence, on the east side of the river, north of the Point Street Bridge. The approximate address for the boat launch is 251 South Water St., Providence.
Map: South Water St. Boat Launch
- Participants are required to pre-register for this paddle