Experience the beauty of the Blue River with Heartland Conservation Alliance during an exhilarating, FREE, kayaking adventure! Starting from the Brown Athletic Field boat ramp along the Blue River Parkway, this event offers a unique chance to explore hidden natural gems and connect with the outdoors from a brand-new perspective. No prior experience is necessary, as our guide will be available to help you feel comfortable and confident on the water. All kayaking equipment is provided!
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE/TIME: May 30, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT (Three 45-minute sessions)
LOCATION: 850 E Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64146, US
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – USE THIS LINK
To guarantee that a kayak is ready for you, please register for your preferred time slot and select the corresponding ticket. While you are welcome to arrive outside the time slot, kayak availability is only guaranteed during your specific reservation. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your ticketed time to allow time for registration. If you prefer to use your own equipment, you are more than welcome to bring your personal kayak along, but please check in with us before hand.
Safety is our top priority, so everyone is required to wear a properly fitted life jacket to participate. We provide adult-sized life jackets for all guests. While we have a small supply of toddler-sized vests available on a first-come, first-served basis, we strongly encourage parents to bring their own properly fitted life jackets for children to ensure they can get out on the water. Please note that tandem kayaks are not available for this event. If you are bringing young children, they are welcome to sit in a parent’s lap; however, older or larger children must be able to operate their own kayak to participate.
This experience is designed specifically with beginners and families in mind. The floating area is located conveniently by the boat ramp, serving as both your start and finish point. Rather than a long trek, this is a non-linear session that allows you to move at your own pace. Your registration includes 45 of water time, giving you the freedom to paddle, explore, or simply float and take breaks whenever you like.
Please help us stay green by bringing your own water bottle!
Participant Qualifications:
You must:
- Register before the event for yourself AND any legal dependents under 18 or adults under your legal guardianship. For this event, anyone:
- 15 or older can volunteer independently.
- 14 and younger must be under parent or legal guardian supervision the entire time.
- Review and accept the Volunteer Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risks, and Photo Release:
- If you are 18 or older, click the link above to review the waiver and then electronically confirm your acceptance when finalizing your registration.
- If you are under 18 or an adult under legal guardianship, you can register in one of two ways:
- Through a parent or legal guardian, who must add you to their registration and accept the waiver electronically.
- Independently, but you must provide a waiver signed by your parent or legal guardian either as a hard copy at the event or by emailing a scanned copy to the event contact beforehand.
What to Bring:
- Plenty of water appropriate for your needs and weather conditions. There will be no running water on site.
- Sunscreen and/or bug spray as appropriate.
- Long pants and close toed shoes are highly recommended to protect against bugs.
Note that there are public restrooms on site, but they can be locked and are not always reliable. Please keep this in mind and plan accordingly.
