Friends of Hudson Parks

Turkey Trot
2025-11-27 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
TURKEY TROT on Thanksgiving morning to benefit the Hudson Community Food Pantry

Rain, snow or sun! Fun for the whole family! All ages are welcome!Pets must be leashed. No registration required but you will need to sign a waiver.

Please download and bring a signed waiver with you to the event. WAIVER

DETAILS

Park at Seton School – 6923 Stow Rd, Hudson

Walk to Hudson Springs Park – 7595 Stow Rd

Drop off signed WAIVER at the May Pavilion – by the lake

9:00am Start time for Runners9:15am Start time for Walkers/Strollers

Cost to participate:Bring a donation of non-perishable canned goods, dry goods or personal care items.Monetary donations can be made online at the Pantry website: www.hudsoncsa.org/food-pantry

Items of greatest need:Cereal, canned Chili / Soup / Fruit / Beans / Meat / Vegetables, Shelf Stable Milk (almond, soy, oat), Gluten-free Baking Mixes / Pasta, Peanut Butter, Mac & Cheese, Deodorant, Body Wash, Body Lotion, Shampoo, Toothpaste

If you are unable to attend but still want to donate, a drop box is available at 7640 Hudson Park Drive.

Send any questions to ssmatolka98@gmail.com

Fall Mindful Hike for Mental Health
2025-10-12 09:00 - 10:00
Cascade Park 130 Lynn Drive – End of Lynn Drive at intersection of East and West Case – meet at the Holden Pavilion

THIS EVENT is scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025, RAIN OR SHINE – come prepared for the rainy weather!

This autumn, join us for a mindful walk through nature, exploring the connection between mental health and the outdoors, pausing for a simple tea ritual to slow down and savor the season.

Bring an open tea cup!

The FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS partners with Shannon Speaks, LISW-S of Nourish Whole-Person Coaching and State of Mind Hudson for our “Fall Mindful Hike for Mental Health,” the latest in our series of seasonal Mindful Hikes.

Download a Mindfulness Hike flyer HERE!

Let Us Know You’ll be Joining Us! Please fill out the form below to register:

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Learn more about our Fall Mindful Hike for Mental Health:

The Colorful World of Butterflies and Moths with Judy Semroc
2025-09-30 18:30 - 19:30
Hudson Library & Historical Society

Tuesday, Sep. 30, 6:30 PM

Please join the Hudson Library & Historical Society in partnership with the Friends of Hudson Parks for an in-person program on “The Colorful World of Butterflies and Moths”, with conservation specialist Judy Semroc. Learn more about these colorful insects’ natural history, why they are beneficial, and how to attract them to visit your yards and gardens.

Often admired for their beauty, these winged insects are far more than seasonal garden visitors—they are metamorphic marvels, ecological powerhouses, and storytellers of the natural world.

Judy Semroc, conservation specialist, field biologist, and naturalist, is also the founder of Chrysalis in Time‚ the first Ohio chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). Judy also serves on the Ohio Bluebird Society & Ohio Ornithological Society (Conservation Committee) board. She has co-authored two natural history guides, “Dragonflies & Damselflies of Northeast Ohio”, and “Goldenrods of Northeast Ohio: A Field Guide to Identification & Natural History”. For the past 20+ years, Judy was a Conservation Specialist in the Natural Areas Division of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Hudson Library Registration is required for this event – REGISTER HERE

FOHP Fall Scavenger Hunt
2025-09-15 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00
New this year: A fall scavenger hunt!

Explore Hudson’s beautiful parks while you search for 20 features/items on the FORM.

You will need to list the trail or park where you find each item. HINT: there may be more than one item per park. BE SURE TO WATCH OUT FOR BIG FOOT!

Turn in completed form at Vertical Runner, 112 N Main or Open Door Coffee, 164 N Main by Nov 30.

The three participants with the most correct answers will each receive a $50 gift card from a local merchant of their choice. In the event of a tie, a drawing will be held to choose the winners.

Print out a scavenger hunt form HERE.

Hike Hudson
2025-09-01 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00
Sept 1 – Nov 30 – Hike Hudson – Several Parks

The first 72 hikers to complete five trails by Nov. 30 will receive a Friends of Hudson Parks mug and a pocket flashlight. One entry per person

Turn in your completed form at:

Vertical Runner, 112 N Main Street. Open Monday – Friday, 11am – 7 pm, Saturday, 11am – 5pm & Sunday, 12-4pm

OR

Open Door Coffee, 164 N Main Street. Open Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 6pm, Saturday: 7am-8pm & Sunday: 7am-5pm

One entry per person.

Download the Hike Hudson form here!

Choose from these great Hudson Trails

Barlow Farm Park: located on Barlow Rd. Trail: 2 miles.

Barlow Trail located behind community center. Trail: .66 mi.

Bicentennial Woods: located on Stow Road. Parking at Hudson Springs Park. Trail: 0.5 mile.

Boston Mills Park: located on Boston Mills Road. Trail: approximately 0.2 mile.

Cascade Park: located at the end of Lynn Drive, intersection of East and West Case Drive. Trail: outer loop 0.75 mile; inner loop 0.75 mile.

Colony Park: located at intersection of Stoney Hill Drive and Ogilby Drive. Trail: 0.5 mile.

Darrow Road Park: CLOSED

Hudson Springs Park: located on Stow Rd. Trail: 1.8 miles.

Maple Grove Park: located in Ashbrooke neighborhood; entrance on FarnhamWay. Trail: 1 mile.

Nicholson Trail: connects Nicholson Drive to Cascade Park. Parking available at Cascade Park. Trail: 0.5 mile.

Oak Grove: connects Weston Drive neighborhood to Oak Grove and Wood Hollow. Trail: 0.3 mile.

Trumbull Woods Park: on Middleton Rd. Trail: 0.5 mile.

Turnpike Trail: located on Stow Road, Parking at Hudson Springs Park. Trail: 1.5 miles,.

Veterans Way Park: located near downtown Hudson on Veterans Way. Trail: 1 mile.

Wildlife Woods: located outside Hudson on Boston Mills Road. Trail: 0.75 mile.

Wild Hudson: Owl Pellets at Hudson Springs Park
2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:30
FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS – 2025 SUMMER OUTDOOR EDUCATION SERIES

Wild Hudson: Summer Explorations in Nature

Wild Hudson is a hands-on, science-focused program designed to get kids outside, exploring, & connecting with the natural world right in their own backyard. There are five classes in this summer series. See flyer with all classes HERE.

Target Age Range: Ages 4 – 10 years, An adult must accompany their child participants.

Led by Jonathan Shaw, McDowell Elementary Teacher, Dr. Anne Farley Schoeffler, Seton School and local educators

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED – CLASS IS FULL for Wild Hudson: Owl Pellets

Program Information

🦉 Session Overview – Owls at Hudson Springs Park, Galloway Pavilion

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 Location: Hudson Springs Park, Galloway Pavilion Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM Theme: Owls: Silent Hunters of the Night

In this session, we’ll discover the fascinating world of owls—how they see, hunt, and survive in the dark. The highlight of the day will be owl pellet dissection, where kids become scientists, examining what an owl has eaten by looking through real regurgitated pellets! Through guided exploration, games, and close observation, we’ll learn how owls play a vital role in the food chain.

Meet by the restrooms in Hudson Springs Parking Lot. We will walk as a group to the Galloway Pavilion.

Cost: FREE, but registration is required – CLASS IS FULL

Special thanks to the sponsor of this event and our “FOHP 2025 Best Friend”

Wild Hudson: Monarchs at Hudson Springs Park
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:30
FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS – 2025 SUMMER OUTDOOR EDUCATION SERIES

Wild Hudson: Summer Explorations in Nature

Wild Hudson is a hands-on, science-focused program designed to get kids outside, exploring, & connecting with the natural world right in their own backyard. There are five classes in this summer series. See flyer with all classes HERE.

Target Age Range: Ages 4 – 10 years, An adult must accompany their child participants.

Led by Jonathan Shaw, McDowell Elementary Teacher, Dr. Anne Farley Schoeffler, Seton School and local educators

REGISTRATION HAS REOPENED – 8 spots are available

Program Information

🦋 Session Overview – Monarchs at Hudson Springs Park

Date: August 6, 2025Location: Hudson Springs Park, May PavilionTime: 10:00 – 11:30 AMTheme: Marvelous Monarchs – From Milkweed to Mexico

In this session, we’ll dive into the magical world of monarch butterflies! Kids will learn about the monarch’s incredible life cycle, their long-distance migration to Mexico, and their special relationship with milkweed plants. Through games, crafts, storytelling, and science, kids will explore how tiny insects make big journeys—and why they need our help along the way.

This day is all about transformation, movement, and wonder as we flutter through the life of one of Ohio’s most beloved pollinators.

Cost: FREE, but registration is required and several spots have opened up.

Register children for this class by filling out the form below. (Class is limited to 30 Children)

Please list an adult’s name and email, then the total number of CHILDREN attending.

Be sure to select “Wild Hudson – Monarchs – Hudson Springs Park”

PLEASE ONLY REGISTER # OF CHILDREN ATTENDING (even though the drop down menu says # of people)

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Select Event...4/4 Early Spring Bird and Duck Walk - Hudson Springs Park4/12 Spring Mindful Hike - Cascade Park4/19 Wildflowers of Hudson Springs Park - HSP4/19 VOLUNTEER WORK DAY GARLIC MUSTARD PULL - Hudson Springs Park4/24 CHESTNUT TREE MAINTENANCE - Hudson Springs Park4/25 Wildflower and History Hike - Trumbull Woods Park5/2 Migratory Bird Hike - Hudson Springs Park5/9 JANET CHEESEMAN GARDEN PLANTING EVENT - Hudson Springs Park5/17 MONARCH GARDEN WORK DAY - Hudson Springs Park

Special thanks to the sponsor of this event and our “FOHP 2025 Best Friend”

Pack The Pond
2025-08-04 17:00 - 20:00
Pack the Pond – Monday, 8/4

Pack the Pond is back this year, Monday, August 4 from 5pm to 8pm at Hudson Springs Park.

Join the hundreds of families that attend Pack the Pond! Activities include free kayak, canoe and paddleboard opportunities courtesy of Kent State University Department of Recreation and Wellness Services Adventure Center. Because of strong demand, we do ask that people interested in these free activities please pre-register directly with KSU RecWell using the following links:

Canoes: HERE

Single Kayaks: HERE

Tandem Kayaks: HERE

Stand Up Paddleboards: HERE

We’ll also have information on geocaching by local experts “The Muddy Dawgs” and free hot dogs.

We are featuring the 13th annual Pack the Pond & Kayak Raffle; prizes are donated by our many outstanding and supportive Hudson merchants. Grand prize is a Quest Endeavor 100 Kayak with Quest Chute Aluminum Kayak Paddle AND an Onyx Adult MoveVent Dynamic Nylon Life Vest. The grand prize drawing will be at 7:30pm, at the boat launch ramp next to May Pavilion at Hudson Springs Park.

Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance online: HERE Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.

Click HERE to print out information about the event.

Purchase Raffle Tickets

See you there!

Rain date is Thursday, August 7.

Bat Monitoring Program
2025-07-25 20:00 - 21:30
Join Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners, Discover Bats Ohio and Wild Birds Unlimited, as we monitor for bats using sound wave technology!

Learn about these fascinating nocturnal creatures and their role in our ecosystem as we tune into their ultrasonic calls.

Program Information

Date: Friday, July 25, 2025

Time: 8 – 9:30 pm

Location: Galloway Pavilion, Hudson Springs Park, 7095 Stow Rd, Hudson, OH 44236

Meet at the restrooms in the Hudson Springs parking lot. We will walk up the hill to the Galloway Pavilion (Boy Scout site.)

To Register: SIGN UP HERE

Wild Hudson: Ohio Animals at Hudson Springs Park
2025-07-23 10:00 - 11:30
FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS – 2025 SUMMER OUTDOOR EDUCATION SERIES

Wild Hudson: Summer Explorations in Nature

Wild Hudson is a hands-on, science-focused program designed to get kids outside, exploring, & connecting with the natural world right in their own backyard. There are five classes in this summer series. See flyer with all classes HERE.

Target Age Range: Ages 4 – 10 years, An adult must accompany their child participants.

Led by Jonathan Shaw, McDowell Elementary Teacher and local educators

REGISTRATION REOPENED for OHIO ANIMALS – 6 spots available

Program Information

🦝 Session # 3 Overview – Ohio Animals at Hudson Springs Park

Date: July 23, 2025Location: Hudson Springs Park, May PavilionTime: 10:00 – 11:30 AMTheme: Woods, Water, and Wild Neighbors – Who Lives Here in Ohio?

This session invites kids to step into the paws, wings, and claws of the wild animals that call Ohio home. From forests to lake shores, we’ll explore what animals need to survive, how they move, what they eat, and how they use their senses to stay safe in the wild.

Through games, up-close investigation of replica skulls and pelts, and creative play, children will discover how Ohio mammals, birds, amphibians, and insects interact with each other—and with us!

Cost: FREE, but registration is required and several spots have opened up.

Register children for this class by filling out the form below. (Class is limited to 30 Children)

Please list an adult’s name and email, then the total number of CHILDREN attending.

Be sure to select “Wild Hudson – Ohio Animals – Hudson Springs Park”

PLEASE ONLY REGISTER # OF CHILDREN ATTENDING (even though the drop down menu says # of people)

Name

Email

Number of People Attending
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Choose Event
Select Event...4/4 Early Spring Bird and Duck Walk - Hudson Springs Park4/12 Spring Mindful Hike - Cascade Park4/19 Wildflowers of Hudson Springs Park - HSP4/19 VOLUNTEER WORK DAY GARLIC MUSTARD PULL - Hudson Springs Park4/24 CHESTNUT TREE MAINTENANCE - Hudson Springs Park4/25 Wildflower and History Hike - Trumbull Woods Park5/2 Migratory Bird Hike - Hudson Springs Park5/9 JANET CHEESEMAN GARDEN PLANTING EVENT - Hudson Springs Park5/17 MONARCH GARDEN WORK DAY - Hudson Springs Park

Special thanks to the sponsor of this event and our “FOHP 2025 Best Friend”

Paddleboard Class
2025-07-19 09:00 - 12:00
Hudson Springs Park, 7095 Stow Road, Hudson

Kayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard Class Registration is Now Open!

Entry level paddleboard and kayak classes will be offered on three Saturdays in June & July, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at Hudson Springs Park. Experienced boarders and kayakers will also benefit. Safety training, instruction and equipment will be provided by Kent State University RecWell Adventure Center. Three separate classes and times are:

Sat., 6/7: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Kayaking lesson

Sat., 7/12: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Kayaking lesson

Sat., 7/19: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Stand Up paddleboarding lesson

Participants must be age 8 or older.

Cost is $40 / person / class (plus taxes and fees).

Friends of Hudson Parks (FOHP) members receive a 25% discount.

For Individual members, discount applies just to the member.

For Family or Benefactor level members, the 25% discount applies to members and their immediate family (age 8 and older).

You will need to set up a KSU RecWell Adventure Center account and sign a waiver to register for a class.

To register for a class and set up an account, click HERE.

Please note: June 7th & July 12th are KAYAKING only; July 19th is STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING only!

If you are a 2025 Friends of Hudson Parks member, be sure to enter the promo code that was sent to you by email. The FOHP 25% discount of $10 per person will be removed from your subtotal.

Hope to see you on the water this summer!

If you are a member but did not receive the promo code, please contact Becky Mooney at beckymooney@friendsofhudsonparks.org. If you are not a current member but are interested.

Summer Mindful Hike
2025-07-13 09:00 - 10:00
THIS EVENT is scheduled for July 13, RAIN OR SHINE – come prepared for rainy weather!

The FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS partners with Shannon Speaks, LISW-S of Nourish Whole-Person Coaching for the latest in our series of season of Mindful Hikes.

Experience and learn the benefits of a mindful hike in nature!

Cascade Park 130 Lynn Drive – End of Lynn Drive at intersection of East and West Case – meet at the Holden Pavilion

Download a Mindfulness Hike flyer HERE!

Let Us Know You’ll be Joining Us!Please fill out the form below to register

Name

Email

Number of People Attending
12345678910

Choose Event
Select Event...4/4 Early Spring Bird and Duck Walk - Hudson Springs Park4/12 Spring Mindful Hike - Cascade Park4/19 Wildflowers of Hudson Springs Park - HSP4/19 VOLUNTEER WORK DAY GARLIC MUSTARD PULL - Hudson Springs Park4/24 CHESTNUT TREE MAINTENANCE - Hudson Springs Park4/25 Wildflower and History Hike - Trumbull Woods Park5/2 Migratory Bird Hike - Hudson Springs Park5/9 JANET CHEESEMAN GARDEN PLANTING EVENT - Hudson Springs Park5/17 MONARCH GARDEN WORK DAY - Hudson Springs Park

Kayak Class
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00
Hudson Springs Park, 7095 Stow Road, Hudson

Kayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard Class Registration is Now Open!

Entry level paddleboard and kayak classes will be offered on three Saturdays in June & July, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at Hudson Springs Park. Experienced boarders and kayakers will also benefit. Safety training, instruction and equipment will be provided by Kent State University RecWell Adventure Center. Three separate classes and times are:

Sat., 6/7: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Kayaking lesson

Sat., 7/12: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Kayaking lesson

Sat., 7/19: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Stand Up paddleboarding lesson

Participants must be age 8 or older.

Cost is $40 / person / class (plus taxes and fees).

Friends of Hudson Parks (FOHP) members receive a 25% discount.

For Individual members, discount applies just to the member.

For Family or Benefactor level members, the 25% discount applies to members and their immediate family (age 8 and older).

You will need to set up a KSU RecWell Adventure Center account and sign a waiver to register for a class.

To register for a class and set up an account, click HERE.

Please note: June 7th & July 12th are KAYAKING only; July 19th is STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING only!

If you are a 2025 Friends of Hudson Parks member, be sure to enter the promo code that was sent to you by email. The FOHP 25% discount of $10 per person will be removed from your subtotal.

Hope to see you on the water this summer!

If you are a member but did not receive the promo code, please contact Becky Mooney at beckymooney@friendsofhudsonparks.org. If you are not a current member but are interested

Wild Hudson: Trees at Cascade Park
2025-07-09 10:00 - 11:30
FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS – 2025 SUMMER OUTDOOR EDUCATION SERIES

Wild Hudson: Summer Explorations in Nature

Wild Hudson is a hands-on, science-focused program designed to get kids outside, exploring, & connecting with the natural world right in their own backyard. There are five classes in this summer series. See flyer with all classes HERE.

Target Age Range: Ages 4 – 10 years, An adult must accompany their child participants.

Led by Jonathan Shaw, McDowell Elementary Teacher, Dr. Anne Farley Schoeffler, Seton School and local educators

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED – CLASS IS FULL !

Program Information

🌳 Session #2 Overview – Trees at Cascade Park

Date: July 9, 2025Location: Cascade Park, Holden PavilionTime: 10:00 – 11:30 AMTheme: The Secret Life of Trees – Clues, Creatures & Canopies

This experience is all about getting to know the giants of the forest—trees! We’ll explore how trees grow, what they need to survive, and how to recognize different types by looking closely at their leaves, bark, and seeds. Along the way, we’ll meet some of the animals that call trees home and even create some tree-inspired art.

Special thanks to the sponsor of this event and our “FOHP 2025 Best Friend”

Wild Hudson: Salamanders at Bicentennial Woods
2025-06-25 10:00 - 11:30
Part of a NEW FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS – 2025 SUMMER OUTDOOR EDUCATION SERIES called Wild Hudson: Summer Explorations in Nature

REGISTRATION CLOSED – ALL CLASSES ARE FULL as of 6/19/2025 – if there are any cancellations, we will reopen registration 48 hours before the start of a class – please check back

Wild Hudson: Summer Explorations in Nature

Wild Hudson is a hands-on, science-focused program designed to get kids outside, exploring, & connecting with the natural world right in their own backyard. There are five classes in this summer series. See flyer with all classes HERE.

Target Age Range: Ages 4 – 10 years, An adult must accompany their child participants.

Led by Jonathan Shaw, McDowell Elementary Teacher, Dr. Anne Farley Schoeffler, Seton School and local educators

🌿 Session #1: Salamanders – June 25 – REGISTRATION CLOSED – CLASS IS FULL

Date: June 25, 2025Location: Bicentennial Woods (Outdoor Classroom)Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMTheme: Secret Forest Dwellers – Salamanders of Ohio

Meet in the Hudson Springs Park parking lot at 9:45 a.m. in front of the restrooms. The group will walk together over to the Bicentennial Woods outdoor classroom.

🌳 Session #2 – Trees – Wed., July 9 – REGISTRATION CLOSED – CLASS IS FULL

Date: July 9, 2025Location: Cascade Park, Holden PavilionTime: 10:00 – 11:30 AMTheme: The Secret Life of Trees – Clues, Creatures & Canopies

This experience is all about getting to know the giants of the forest—trees!

Session #3 – Ohio Animals – Wed, July 23 – REGISTRATION CLOSED – CLASS IS FULL

Date: July 23, 2025Location: Hudson Springs Park, May PavilionTime: 10:00 – 11:30 AMTheme: Woods, Water, and Wild Neighbors – Who Lives Here in Ohio?

🦋 Session #4 – Monarchs – Wed., Aug. 6 – REGISTRATION CLOSED – CLASS IS FULL

Date: August 6, 2025Location: Hudson Springs Park, May PavilionTime: 10:00 – 11:30 AMTheme: Marvelous Monarchs – From Milkweed to Mexico

🦉 Session #5 – Owls – Wed Aug., 25 – REGISTRATION CLOSED – CLASS IS FULL

Date: August 23, 2025 Location: Hudson Springs Park, Galloway PavilionTime: 10:00 – 11:30 AMTheme: Owls: Silent Hunters of the Night

Special thanks to the sponsor of this event and our “FOHP 2025 Best Friend”

Creature Features Series for Kids: Under the Water
2025-06-19 10:00 - 11:30
May Pavilion, Hudson Springs Park, 7095 Stow Road, Hudson, OH

Come explore the creatures that live in lakes and streams!

Children will use nets and scoops to take samples from the nearby water and look for bugs, snails and other creatures and learn what makes these animals special.

Dress for a mess as this is a hands-on program. Waterproof boots would be helpful!

Geared towards children ages 4-10, but families of all ages are welcome. An adult must accompany all child participants. Print out a flyer HERE.

This class is full – LIMITED TO 25 CHILDREN – REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Program Information

Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025

Time: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Location: May Pavilion, Hudson Springs Park

Cost: FREE, but registration is required. CLASS IS FULL.

Presented in partnership with Summit Metro Parks

Kayak Class
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00
Hudson Springs Park, 7095 Stow Road, Hudson

Kayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard Class Registration is Now Open!

Entry level paddleboard and kayak classes will be offered on four Saturdays in June & July, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at Hudson Springs Park. Experienced boarders and kayakers will also benefit. Safety training, instruction and equipment will be provided by Kent State University RecWell Adventure Center. Four separate classes and times are:

Sat., 6/7: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Kayaking lesson

Sat., 7/12: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Kayaking lesson

Sat., 7/19: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Stand Up paddleboarding lesson

Participants must be age 8 or older.

Cost is $40 / person (plus taxes and fees).

Friends of Hudson Parks (FOHP) members receive a 25% discount.

For Individual members, discount applies just to the member.

For Family or Benefactor level members, the 25% discount applies to members and their immediate family (age 8 and older).

You will need to set up a KSU RecWell Adventure Center account and sign a waiver to register for a class.

To register for a class and set up an account, click HERE.

Please note: June 7th & July 12th are KAYAKING only; July 19th is STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING only!

If you are a 2025 Friends of Hudson Parks member, be sure to enter the promo code that was sent to you by email. The FOHP 25% discount of $10 per person will be removed from your subtotal.

Hope to see you on the water this summer!

If you are a member but did not receive the promo code, please contact Becky Mooney at beckymooney@friendsofhudsonparks.org. If you are not a current member but are interested
