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Elkhart River Canoe Trip and Fidler Pond Boat Rentals
Name:
Elkhart River Canoe Trip and Fidler Pond Boat Rentals
Date:
April 15, 2017
Time:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM EDT
Website:
http://goshenindiana.org/
Event Description:
Take a canoe trip on the Elkhart River or enjoy Fidler Pond with a canoe, kayak or pedal boat. Lifejackets are provided for ages 4 and up (not recommended for children ages 3 and under). An adult must accompany children ages 8 and younger in the boat. Maximum capacity per canoe: two adults and two children, or three adults. Season: April 15–October 15 • Plan accordingly! Please take note of the water currents, obstructions and weather. • Glass containers are prohibited. • Please do not litter. Pack it in, pack it out! Fidler Pond Boat Rentals • Visit the red barn at Fidler Pond Park, 1424 Lincolnway East, for your boat rentals. • Rentals offered daily beginning at 8 am; all boat returns are one hour prior to dusk, so please plan accordingly. Fidler Pond Boat Rental Fees • Canoe, kayak and pedal boat rental fees are $10 (tax included) per hour per boat. • Fishing pole rental (for bank fishing) is $2/2 hours. • Lifejackets are mandatory while on Fidler Pond; if you bring your own canoe or kayak and need a lifejacket, rental is $2/2 hours. Elkhart River Canoe Trip • Goshen Parks Department Administration Office on West Plymouth Avenue to Ox Bow County Park. • Trip length is approximately four hours. • Canoe trip is offered daily: 10 am departure, 2 pm pickup. • Shuttle service is provided from Ox Bow Park back to Administration Office. Parents must supply car/booster seats for children. • Visit the Goshen Parks Department Administration Office 48 hours in advance to make your Elkhart River canoeing reservations. Elkhart River Canoe Rental Fees • Rental fee is $20 + tax per canoe. • Deposit is $20 per canoe + valid driver’s license. Call the Park Office at (574) 53-2901 for more information