GREATS FIRST PADDLE OF 2026 IS ON THE                                                    RIVER RAISIN ON SATURDAY MAY 16th.

Put In:  Meet at Swain Memorial Park in Brooklyn

• Located adjacent to and South of the Wesco Gas Station                                    at 10409 Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn, MI 49230.
• Registration begins at 9:00 AM.
• Shuttle departs at 9:30 AM.
• Paddle starts about 10:00 AM.

Take Out:  Norvell Mill Pond Dam at Case Road and Mill Street

Trip Details

• Length: 5.3 miles, 2.0 to 3.0 hours.
• All paddle events are free and open to the public

Reserve a free kayak or canoe!

Call 517-513-7504 by 5PM on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Weather Delays

Cancelled trips will not be rescheduled, unless otherwise posted on our website.

Safety

• Waivers must be signed at the Put In. 
• A PFD must be worn at all times.