Interested in learning how to canoe and or kayak?  Not sure what boat is right for you?  In July, we have just the program for you!  Join us on a Saturday in July for our free instructional canoe/kayak event at the Guy B. Park pond just 5 minutes north of Platte City.  This event is designed for beginners to take to the water way in provided canoes and kayaks.  Platte County Parks partners with KC Kayak & Canoe and the Missouri Department of Conservation to make this event happen.  All boats and life preservers are provided and experienced floaters are present to answer any questions you may have.  Life jackets will be provided for children 8 years or older, if you would like to bring a younger participant you will need to provide their life preserver.  Registration will open for this event in early June and is limited to the first 100 signups.

Once you have mastered your floating skills at the instructional event, you can join us for our annual Missouri River Float in September.  This float trip begins on the Platte River in Farley, MO at the Schimmel City boat ramp and winds up in Parkville on the Missouri River at Platte Landing Park.  The total trip is 16 miles and it typically takes around 4 hours to complete.  Participants must provide their own boats, but if you don’t own one, rentals are available for the float trip. Registration opens the Monday after our instructional program in July and is limited. Shuttle is provided.

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