Outdoor Recreation Activities
RIVER OF LIGHTS
| DATE | TIME | COST |
|---|---|---|
| June Fridays and Saturdays | 7:30 pm -10:00 pm | $15 per person |
Nightime tubing at Waid Park illuminated by overhead Christmas lights
INTRO TO MOVING WATER CANOE ADVENTURE
| DATES | TIME | PLACE | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, May 15, 2022 Saturday, May 28, 2022 | 1pm-5pm | Waid Park | $30.00 per adventure |
This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the same stretch of river that Ramble Weekend participants will float. Raymond Williams, ACA certified instructor, will lead this float and acquaint you with 4 miles of the Pigg River Blueway. You will have the opportunity to practice boat handling skills. All equipment is provided
CANOE BASICS AT WOODY LAKE CLASSES
| DATES | TIME | PLACE | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 23, 2022 Sunday, August 14, 2022 | 9am-Noon | Waid Park | $25.00 per class |
Raymond Williams, ACA certified instructor, will lead the adventures at Woody Lake, located at the Franklin County Parks & Recreation Department on Sontag Road. Come develop confidence tracking, prying and using your j-stroke in this beginner level flatwater canoe class. Expect to be in the canoe for about 2.5 hours. No experience is necessary for the American Canoe Association led program. All equipment is provided. Please bring water and snacks
FULL MOON HIKES
| TIME | COST |
|---|---|
| 8:30pm | $15 per hie or 30 for all 4 hikes |
These guided hikes will take you three to five miles throughout the Extensive trail system at Waid Park. Participants will hike at a casual group pace. Please bring a light source.
May 16th Flower Moon
June 14th Strawberry Moon
July 12th Buck Moon
August 11th Sturgeon Moon
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB
Students who love riding mountain bikes should consider participating in this one of a kind club. Practice is held bi-weekly at Waid Park in the spring of 2021. Contact Coach Melissa Talley at 540-420-2520 if interested