SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department will soon be offering kayaking and canoeing at Elmendorf Lake Park and Woodlawn Lake Park.
The department reached an agreement for watercraft rentals at the two parks, which include canoes, single and tandem kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. The Expedition School will providing the rentals along with outdoor structured programming including paddling, health and wellness programs, camps, and professional water safety courses.
“We look forward to seeing people of all abilities kayaking and enjoying outdoor activities at Woodlawn Lake Park and Elmendorf Lake Park,” said Homer Garcia III, Director of Parks and Recreation. “The Expedition School is more than a kayak rental vendor, they are community partners and environmental stewards who will provide accessible recreational opportunities and educational programming for our residents.”
The Expedition School started at Lady Bird Lake in Austin and is now expanding their services to San Antonio.
Rentals and educational programming are expected to launch this spring. Details will be posted at saparksandrec.com.
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