City of Salida Parks & Recreation
Our mission: To offer park and recreation services which are essential to the health and well-being of those who live, work and play in Salida.
City of Salida Parks & Recreation
Our mission: To offer park and recreation services which are essential to the health and well-being of those who live, work and play in Salida.
Join us! FIBArk, and Salida Parks and Recreation have teamed up together to bring you this beginner kayaking course as part of FIBArk's Community Paddling Program.
Schedule:
On Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
(719) 539-6738
Start date:
1/9/2024
Tags:
Youth Paddling Program Classes Aquatic Center Youth Programs
Available:
Full
Registration opens 3/11 at 8 PM and closes 4/8 at 5:00pm.
Join us! FIBArk, and Salida Parks and Recreation have teamed up together to bring you this beginner kayaking course as part of FIBArk's Community Paddling Program.
Schedule:
On Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
(719) 539-6738
Start date:
4/9/2024
Tags:
Youth Paddling Program Classes Aquatic Center Youth Programs
Available:
Full
Join us! FIBArk, and Salida Parks and Recreation have teamed up to bring you this beginner kayaking course as part of FIBArk's Community Paddling Program.
Participants will learn the basics of whitewater kayak outfitting, fit and manuvering. This course is taught by a certified whitewater kayak instructor.
Participants must provide their own equipment. If you do not have equipment, please reach out to Ryan.wiegman@cityofsalida.com and Salida Recreation and FIBArk will do our best to find you equipment. Required equipment includes;
- Kayak
- Kayak Skirt
- Whitewater Helmet
- Lifejacket (PFD)
- Paddle
Schedule:
On Wednesday from 2:30 PM to 3:45 PM.
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
(719) 539-6738
Start date:
1/10/2024
Tags:
Youth Paddling Program Classes Aquatic Center Senior Programs Adult Programs
Available:
Session
Kayak roll sessions are available to the public to practice water-based kayak skills during the winter months! Bring your canoe or kayak and work on rolling, tricks, or basic maneuvering. Kayak roll sessions are NOT instructed and helmets, PFDs, and the ability to demonstrate a wet exit are required.
Schedule:
On Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Start date:
1/10/2024
Tags:
Winter Youth Paddling Program Aquatic Center Adult Programs Youth Programs
Drop-in
Join us! FIBArk, and Salida Parks and Recreation have teamed up to bring you this beginner kayaking course as part of FIBArk's Community Paddling Program.
Participants will learn the basics of whitewater kayak outfitting, fit and manuvering. This course is taught by a certified whitewater kayak instructor.
Participants must provide their own equipment. If you do not have equipment, please reach out to Ryan.wiegman@cityofsalida.com and Salida Recreation and FIBArk will do our best to find you equipment. Required equipment includes;
- Kayak
- Kayak Skirt
- Whitewater Helmet
- Lifejacket (PFD)
- Paddle
Schedule:
On Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM.
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
(719) 539-6738
Start date:
2/13/2024
Tags:
Youth Paddling Program Classes Aquatic Center Senior Programs Adult Programs
Available:
Session
Registration opens on 2/26 at 9:00am and closes on 3/23 at 5:00pm.
FIBArk and Salida Parks and Recreation have teamed up to bring you this intermediate kayaking course as part of FIBArk's Community Paddling Program.
Participants in this course will work on the fundamentals of playboating with specialized instruction in advanced techniques. This course is taught by a certified whitewater kayak instructor and an excellent playboater, Aran Kilroy.
Participants must provide their own equipment. If you do not have equipment, please reach out to anissa.caiazza@cityofsalida.com and Salida Recreation and FIBArk will do our best to find you equipment. Required equipment includes;
- Playboat
- Kayak Skirt
- Whitewater Helmet
- Lifejacket (PFD)
- Paddle
Schedule:
On Sunday, March 24, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
(719) 539-6738
Start date:
3/24/2024
Tags:
Youth Paddling Program Classes Aquatic Center Senior Programs Adult Programs
Available:
Session
Sunday kayak roll sessions are available to the Paddling Club members to practice water-based kayak skills during the winter months! Bring your kayak and work on rolling, tricks, or basic maneuvering. Kayak roll sessions are NOT instructed and helmets, PFDs, and the ability to demonstrate a wet exit are required.
Schedule:
On Sunday from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
(719) 539-6738
Start date:
2/11/2024
Tags:
Winter Spring Youth Paddling Program
Drop-in
Setting up for the FIBArk festival
Schedule:
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
FIBArk Boathouse
Start date:
6/12/2024
Tags:
Youth Paddling Program
Drop-in
Registration opens 14 days before each session and closes 30 minutes before the start of each session.
FIBArk, and Salida Parks and Recreation have teamed up to bring you open SUP time at the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center. Start training for the open water season and bring your own Stand Up Paddleboard equipment to practice your techniques. Limited space is available, so please register to secure your spot.
Schedule:
On Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
(719) 539-6738
Start date:
3/26/2024
Tags:
Youth Paddling Program Classes Aquatic Center Youth Programs
Drop-in
This course will give an overview of basic river hydrology and how to use river features to your advantage while in the moving water. Basic moves like the eddy turn, ferry, and peel-outs are covered as well as how to handle small river obstacles. This is a great course for applying your flat water skills to the moving water or tuning up your basic river maneuvers on Class 1-2 rapids.
Equipment is provided, including all SUP gear and dry equipment/wetsuits. Participants may bring their own SUP, PFD, and helmet and are allowed to use them if they meet the instructor's standards.
Schedule:
On Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center
(719) 395-3335
Start date:
6/27/2024
Tags:
Summer Youth Paddling Program Classes Youth Programs
Available:
Session
The lesson will start with river swimming practice (defensive and aggressive positions, into and out of the current), including how to receive a throwbag if necessary for rescue. Learn the applications of a board leash and how to properly use one, and the finer points of board design and what makes a board practical for surfing. The instructor will teach and demonstrate strategies for catching and riding a wave, on land and in the water. Since the lesson is shore-based and not traveling downriver, students can participate up to their comfort level and spend time observing others surfing. Catch a wave on the Arkansas River! There is really nothing more fun on a hot day than carving turns on the local waves.
Equipment is provided, including all SUP gear and dry equipment/wetsuits. Participants may bring their own SUP, PFD, and helmet and are allowed to use them if they meet the instructor's standards.
Schedule:
On Friday, June 28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center
(719) 395-3335
Start date:
6/28/2024
Tags:
Summer Youth Paddling Program Classes Youth Programs
Available:
Session
This class for 3rd-8th graders is a full day of fun-packed adventure and learning on the river with Canyon River Instruction. During a day of paddle rafting on the Arkansas River, kids will learn the basics of river safety, such as how to safely swim through rapids, how to pull themselves back in a raft, recognize and avoid hazards, and how to help rescue their friends!
Equipment is provided. Kids are welcome to use their own PFD & helmet as long as they are whitewater appropriate.
Schedule:
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
(719) 539-6738
Start date:
7/9/2024
Tags:
Summer Youth Paddling Program Classes Youth Programs
Drop-in
This class for 3rd-8th graders is a full day of fun-packed adventure and learning on the river with Canyon River Instruction. During a day of paddle rafting on the Arkansas River, kids will learn the basics of river safety, such as how to safely swim through rapids, how to pull themselves back in a raft, recognize and avoid hazards, and how to help rescue their friends!
Equipment is provided. Kids are welcome to use their own PFD & Helmet as long as they are whitewater appropriate.
Schedule:
On Friday, July 19, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
(719) 539-6738
Start date:
7/19/2024
Tags:
Summer Youth Paddling Program Classes Youth Programs
Drop-in
FIBArk, Salida Parks and Recreation, and RMOC have teamed up to bring you this advanced kayaking course as part of FIBArk's Community Paddling Program.
This course will give an overview of basic river hydrology and how to use river features to your advantage while in moving current. Basic moves like the eddy turn, ferry, and peel-outs are covered, as well as, how to handle small river obstacles. This is a great course for applying your flat water skills to the moving water or tuning up your basic river maneuvers.
Next we will head downstream and enjoy the beauty of running down a Rocky Mountain river in Class I+/II. We will cover river running tactics as well as safety and communication. Also, we’ll look at how to read water, scout rapids and identify hazards. Plenty of time is spent on practicing basic river maneuvers as well as an introduction to surfing and playing in small river features.
Equipment is provided, including all kayaking gear and dry equipment/wetsuits. Participants may bring their own kayak, PFD, and helmet and are allowed to use them if they meet the instructor's standards.
Schedule:
On Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Coors Boat Ramp/Salida Whitewater Park
Start date:
8/23/2024
Tags:
Summer Youth Paddling Program Classes Youth Programs
Available:
Session
FIBArk, Salida Parks and Recreation, and RMOC have teamed up to bring you this advanced kayaking course as part of FIBArk's Community Paddling Program.
This course will give an overview of basic river hydrology and how to use river features to your advantage while in moving current. Basic moves like the eddy turn, ferry, and peel-outs are covered, as well as, how to handle small river obstacles. This is a great course for applying your flat water skills to the moving water or tuning up your basic river maneuvers.
Next we will head downstream and enjoy the beauty of running down a Rocky Mountain river in Class I+/II. We will cover river running tactics as well as safety and communication. Also, we’ll look at how to read water, scout rapids and identify hazards. Plenty of time is spent on practicing basic river maneuvers as well as an introduction to surfing and playing in small river features.
Equipment is provided, including all kayaking gear and dry equipment/wetsuits. Participants may bring their own kayak, PFD, and helmet and are allowed to use them if they meet the instructor's standards.
Schedule:
On Friday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Coors Boat Ramp/Salida Whitewater Park
Start date:
8/23/2024
Tags:
Summer Youth Paddling Program Classes Youth Programs
Available:
Session
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