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Paddle the Potomac: An Alternative Happy Hour (DC)

  • Key Bridge Boat House (DC) 3500 Water Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20007 United States (map)

Come get your feet wet with Potomac Conservancy out on the river!

Looking for a fun opportunity to explore and paddle the Potomac River?

Well now's the time to grab your sunglasses and come get your feet wet!

Join Potomac Conservancy in Paddle the Potomac: An Alternative Happy Hour! 

Each ticket comes with one boat or paddle board rental and two hours of paddling on the Potomac River.

This event will transform your regular WEDNESDAY night into an unforgettable experience. 

Masks are required for when gathered in a group.

Potomac Conservancy acknowledges that this event will be occurring on the traditional territory of the the Nacotchtank(Anacostan) peoples.

We'll bring the fun, you just have to show up! 

Details                                                                             

Where: Key Bridge Boathouse in Georgetown 

When:  June 28th 6pm - 8pm

Cost: $15 for two hours of blissful paddling with a single/double kayak or standup paddle board.

Other considerations:

  • Be sure to arrive by 6:00 PM to be able to get out on the water. 

  • This event is appropriate for all skill levels. Beginners and experts are welcome!

  • Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather (rain or shine) and wear clothes you won't mind getting wet.

  • In order to reduce waste, we will not provide cups. Be sure to bring a reusable bottle to fill up before heading out on the water.

  • One ticket covers the cost of one person.  Ticket is non-refundable but transferable.

Directions:

Walk/Bicycle: There are many places along M street that bring you down to the C&O canal, or walk down Wisconsin until you arrive at K Street. Walk West (keeping the water to your left) until you find the boathouse beneath Key Bridge.

From Rosslyn Metro (¾ mile): walk across Key Bridge and take the stairs on either side down to the canal. There are footbridges across the canal that lead to stairs on Water St. Walk back toward the bridge and the boathouse is located directly below Key Bridge.

From Foggy Bottom Metro (1 mile): From the rotary, walk West on K street toward the waterfront. If you follow the waterfront park, the boathouse is located just on the other side of Key Bridge.

Driving: Please simply put in your GPS 3500 Water Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20007. Unfortunately, there is NO PARKING within 3 blocks of boathouse. We recommend you get there by metro or park at the Lowes Movie Theater lot, or street parking on Water Street.

Questions?

Contact us at community@potomac.org.