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Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park
Sun, Aug 30 · 10:00am–10:00am
Recurring
South Philadelphia West·outdoor·Free
Free pedal boats on Edgewood Lake, with binoculars for turtle-spotting
At a glance
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Location
- South Philadelphia West
- Setting
- outdoor
- Effort
- Some planning
- Signup
- Just show up
Go early, the line closes when the wait hits 30 min · Kids must be 30+ lbs for a life jacket · Sign the waiver online ahead
What to know
- •Bring a small waterproof bag, there is no storage on the boats.
- •Two people per boat balances the pedaling, max four.
- •RSVP at myphillypark.org to get weather updates.
Our experience
Free pedal boats on Edgewood Lake, right behind the FDR Park Boathouse, with kid-friendly binoculars for spotting turtles, ducks, and the occasional great blue heron. It runs Saturday 10 to 2, first come first served, so go early. If the wait tops 30 minutes they close the line before 2. Kids need to be 30 pounds to fit a life jacket, and put two pedalers in each boat or you will do all the work.
More details
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museum for free paddle boating at FDR Park on select dates in the spring, summer, and fall
Paddle boats are an easy and safe way for families and people of all ages to explore Edgewood Lake, just behind the FDR Park Boathouse.
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