Canoeing and Kayaking

Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation provides guided paddling experiences on two park ponds and Round Valley Reservoir. Participants can choose to adventure in one of our canoes, trying tandem or solo paddling, or solo in one of our kayaks (please mark your choose on your Registration Form). This is a great opportunity to expose yourself, a youth, and/or friends and family to this exciting sport. Our trained staff is focused on safety, fun and will be at hand to share their knowledge about these crafts and the techniques of handling them. All participants must always wear a provided lifejacket when around or on the water.

PLEASE NOTE: Hunterdon Parks reserves the right to change the location of the Pond Paddles due to possible water conditions caused by natural issues such as algal bloom. You will be notified prior to the date if a change is necessary.

Hoffman Pond Paddle 

• Date: Saturday, June 24
• Session A: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Session B: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
• Location: Hoffman Park (26 Baptist Church Rd, Hampton NJ 08827)
• Ages: 8 and up (children must be accompanied by adult)
• Cost: $20 (pre-registration required) 
• Instructor: Patrick Eckard, Recreation Program Coordinator
• Class size: 8 boats

Have a hankering to enjoy a leisurely paddle and commune with nature, meet park staff in the Hoffman Park parking lot. The group will walk down to, paddle around, and enjoy the beautiful nature offered by Manny’s Pond. A short safety talk will be included. You can simply enjoy a paddle around the pond or staff will be offering a lesson on paddling techniques which will help when you practice maneuvering the craft on the water. Join some fun water games that will help you fine tune the strokes. This is a great opportunity to expose yourself, a youth, and/or friends and family to this exciting sport. Please mark on your Registration Form, your choice of a canoe (tandem or solo) or a solo kayak & your choice of Session A or B time slots. 

Sunset Paddle on Round Valley Reservoir 

• Date: Friday, July 14
• Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
• Location: Round Valley Reservoir Boat Launch (County Rd 629, Lebanon, NJ 08833)
• Ages: 8 and up (children must be accompanied by adult)
• Cost: $20 (pre-registration required) 
• Instructor: Patrick Eckard, Recreation Program Coordinator
• Class size: 8 boats                                   

Treat yourself to a guided evening sunset paddle. The group will meet at Round Valley Reservoir at the boat launch. A short safety talk will be included. Bring a flashlight and an extra jacket; it’s cooler by the water when the sun goes down.  Please mark on your Registration Form, your choice of a canoe (tandem or solo) or a solo kayak. 

Teetertown Pond Paddle 

• Dates: Saturday, August 5
• Session A: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Session B: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
• Location: Teetertown (30 Pleasant Grove Road, Port Murray 07865)
• Ages: 8 and up (children must be accompanied by adult)
• Cost: $20 (pre-registration required) 
• Instructor: Patrick Eckard, Recreation Program Coordinator
• Class size: 8 boats

Have a hankering to enjoy a leisurely paddle and commune with nature, meet park staff in the Teetertown parking lot. The group will walk to, paddle around, and enjoy the beautiful nature offered by the Teetertown pond. A short safety talk will be included. You can simply enjoy a paddle around the pond or staff will be offering a lesson on paddling techniques which will help when you practice maneuvering the craft on the water. Join some fun water games that will help you fine tune the strokes. This is a great opportunity to expose yourself, a youth, and/or friends and family to this exciting sport. Please mark on your Registration Form, your choice of a canoe (tandem or solo) or a solo kayak & your choice of Session A or B time slots.