Free Public Paddling

No matter where you live, NBCB is your community boathouse!

The Public Paddle Series lets us do what we do best: fulfill our mission to enable access to the waterways of New York City for our local community.

Our Public Paddles occur during our regular season (June-Sept), and happen twice a month, alternating between our 29-foot Langley canoes, and our fleet of sit-on-top kayaks. Trained ACA trip leaders will guide participants down Newtown Creek, and often out toward the East River. There’s an opportunity to pause to take photos, and enjoy the views of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.

Canoe and kayak trips run between 20-30 minutes throughout the day. It is first come, first served, no equipment is necessary.

Paddling is free! Children are permitted, if accompanied in the boat by a parent or guardian. Children must be big enough to fit into a NBCB life vest - sizes start at 50 lbs. For kayaking: only one child per boat at any time, and you must be 18 years of age and over to go in your own kayak.

Canoe Public Paddles take place at Manhattan Avenue Street End Park, while Kayak Public Paddles take place across the creek at Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center.

It is recommended to check the NBCB website and social media accounts in the morning in case of an inclement weather cancelation.

We welcome all our neighbors and members of other community organizations. Together, let’s learn more about Greenpoint’s history, environmental challenges and successes, and residents. Get out on the water and see the neighborhood as you never have before!