Outing - Sunset Paddle - North Park

Ages 3+ • Take in the sunset on the lake!

Join us at our Kayak Pittsburgh North Park location for an evening on the lake! As we paddle around the city, we'll take in the sights and the sunset! Trip Leaders Our trained Kayak Pittsburgh Excursionists will go over how to use common kayaking gear on land and then will guide the group on the ...

Allison Park
2 Hours
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Group - Glow Boating - Downtown

Groups of up to 15 • See Pittsburgh glowing in the night!

Head out in the evening on Pittsburgh's three rivers in a glow boat! Lights included.

Pittsburgh
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour, City Tour, Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Rental - Sit on Top Tandem Kayak - North Park

Ages 3+ • 1 and 2 Hour Rental Options • Great for Couples!

Enjoy gliding in the water on a tandem kayak Duration (rates are per BOAT, not per person) 1 hour rentals 2 hour rentals Tandem Kayak Limits Maximum 2 adults and 1 child are allowed in a tandem kayak at a time (total weight of 490lbs). Age Restrictions Age 3 (or 35 lbs) to 12 – Must be in a tandem ...

Allison Park
Boat Rental, Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Class - Beginner Kayaking - North Park

Ages 13+ • Learn how to kayak on North Park Lake!

Interested in learning how to kayak? Join us at the North Park boathouse for an introduction to kayaking. We will introduce basic equipment, learn to paddle and steer a kayak, and finally take the boats out for some practice. No experience required! Trip Leaders Our trained Kayak Pittsburgh Excursionists ...

Allison Park
2 Hours
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Outing - Tales from the Past - Pittsburgh

Ages 3+ • Learn about Pittsburgh's past on the river!

Learn about the history of Pittsburgh on the water! This program will depart from our Downtown location and paddle around the Allegheny River while our trip leaders tell stories about Pittsburgh’s bygone eras. Trip Leaders Our trained Excursionists and Volunteer Trip Leaders all have extensive paddling ...

Pittsburgh
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Rental - Stand Up Paddleboard - Downtown

Ages 13+ • 1 and 2 Hour Rental Options

Set off on the smooth waters of Pittsburgh's 3 Rivers on a Stand Up paddleboard!

Pittsburgh
1 or 2 hours
Boat Rental, Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Summer Camp - Ultimate Outdoor Survival - North Park

Running 6/22-26, 7/13-17, & 8/10-14 for 6th through 9th grade

POV – you're in the woods with your fellow campers and everyone's phone is DEAD. You'll have to navigate using a compass (on land and while kayaking), build fires, filter water, forage food (and hang it in a bear bag!), construct a shelter, and survive until someone with a portable charger ...

Pittsburgh
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Outing - North Park After Dark

Ages 3+ • Explore the lake after sunset!

You've paddled the lake during the day...but have you seen the wonders of North Park at night? Hit the water once the sun sets and see the lake like you've never seen it before. On the water, we'll keep an eye out for beavers, listen for frogs, and enjoy the stillness of the water! Our ...

Allison Park
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Venture Outdoors Membership

Support Venture Outdoors with one of our memberships!

Membership Support Venture Outdoors by removing barriers to the outdoors for all!

Pittsburgh
Boat Rental, Canoe, City Tour, Fishing, Guided Tour, History Tour, Kayak, Water Activities
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Rental - Upgraded Solo Kayak - North Park

Solo sit-inside with cupholder, better handling, & dashboard

Enjoy peace and calm gliding on North Park Lake in an upgraded solo kayak. These have highly adjustable seats, cup holders, and handle with ease.

Allison Park
1 or 2 hours
Boat Rental, Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Class - Flatwater Rescue - North Park

Ages 13+ • Learn how to rescue yourself and others on the water!

Ever wonder what to do if your kayak flips over? Wonder no more! Come learn rescue techniques from experienced Kayak Pittsburgh Excursionists certified by the American Canoe Association. This course will will have both out-of-water and in-water components, covering the following: personal preparation ...

Allison Park
3 Hours
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Outing - Sunrise Paddle - Downtown

Sunrise Paddle Through Downtown!

Start your morning in a special way and seethe city like you’ve never seen it before. We’ll watch the sun rise on the water from the seat of a kayak on this relaxed paced Sunrise Paddle. Trip Leaders Our trained Kayak Pittsburgh Excursionists will go over how to use common kayaking gear on land and ...

Pittsburgh
2 Hours
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Downtown Launch Dry Pass

About Let our friendly Kayak Pittsburgh staff launch your boat so you can keep your feet dry! When you are all done, come on back and we will get you pulled back out. We will even throw in our famous Paddle Talk to get you set out right! *Must still fill out Venture Outdoors waiver

Pittsburgh
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Summer Camp - Ultimate Anglers - North Park

Running 7/27-31 & 8/3-7 for 6th through 9th grade

This camp is so much more than just a week-long fishing retreat! Ultimate Anglers will hone their ability to ID different species, tie knots, care for fishing gear, craft lures, and getting a close look at the lake and creeks that aquatic life calls home from in and out of our kayaks.

Pittsburgh
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Outing - Full Moon Paddle - North Park

Ages 3+ • See the full moon on the lake!

Take in North Park Lake under full moon! We’ll head on the water after sundown and be on the water to watch the moon rise over the trees as we explore what the lake has to offer at night. *Previous kayaking experience required. This event will still occur in overcast weather. Trip Leaders Our trained ...

Allison Park
2 hours
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Outing - Pittsburgh Kayak Tour - Downtown

See Pittsburgh from the three rivers

Your kayak tour guide will take you out on Pittsburgh's famous three rivers. There you will see and hear about our storied past and what makes Pittsburgh special.

Pittsburgh
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Rental - Adaptive kayak equipment - North Park

Specially items to help those with physical challenges take to the water

Take a kayak out to enjoy the peace and serenity of North Park Lake. The lake is situated in the woods of North Park where you can see wildlife, bask in the sunshine and fresh air.

Allison Park
1-2 hours
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Class - Beginner Stand Up Paddleboard - North Park

Ages 13+ • Learn how to stand up paddle board on the lake!

Learn how to stand up paddle board (SUP) at North Park! Our staff and volunteer trip leaders will introduce SUPs on land, share some operational tips and tricks, and then head out on the water with the group while we take in the sights and sounds of the lake and practice our technique! Trip Leaders Our ...

Allison Park
2 hours
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Outing - Sunset Paddle - Downtown

Ages 3+ • See the sun set on the city!

Join us at our Kayak Pittsburgh Downtown location for an evening on the river! As we paddle around the city, we'll take in the sights and the sunset! Trip Leaders Our trained Kayak Pittsburgh Excursionists will go over how to use common kayaking gear on land and then will guide the group on the ...

Pittsburgh
2 Hours
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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North Park Launch Dry Pass

About Let our friendly Kayak Pittsburgh crew launch your boat from our dock so you can keep your feet dry! When you are all done, come on back and we will get you pulled back out. We will even throw in our famous Paddle Talk to get you set out right! *Must still sign Venture Outdoors Waiver

Allison Park
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Outing - "A Kayak Thing" with Riverlife - Downtown

Ages 3+ • Explore Pittsburgh with two of the city's leaders in riverfront activites!

Venture Outdoors and Riverlife have both been dedicated to riverfront activation for over two decades! Join representatives from both organizations on this paddle around the Three Rivers. We'll highlight the work being done to develop and activate Pittsburgh’s riverfronts, including efforts to ...

Pittsburgh
3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Outing - Pirates Fireworks Paddle - Downtown

Ages 3+ • Watch the postgame fireworks from the water!

Join us for a cool night paddle under the city lights on the Allegheny River as we watch Zambelli Fireworks light up the Pittsburgh skyline after the Pirates game! Previous kayak experience is required. Please arrive early to allow time to find parking and bring a flashlight or headlamp. *The start of ...

Pittsburgh
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Summer Camp - Outdoor Adventure - North Park

Running 6/29-7/3, 7/20-24, & 8/3-7 for 3rd through 5th grade

Experience all that North Park has to offer! Outdoor Adventure Camp features introductory kayaking, fishing, biking, hiking, and geocaching in North Park. Additional camp activities will include team-building games, STEM experiments (think bottle rockets and botany), and other engaging outdoor experiences.

Allison Park
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Rental - Solo Kayak - Downtown

Ages 3+ • 1 and 2 Hour Rental Options • Great for Couples!

Enjoy gliding in the water on a kayak Duration 1 hour rentals 2 hour rentals Kayak Limits Solo kayaks can hold one person up to 325 pounds. Age Restrictions Age 3 (or 35 lbs) to 12 – Must be in a tandem kayak with a parent or guardian, and parent or guardian must sign an Acknowledgement & Assumption ...

Pittsburgh
Boat Rental, Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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Class - Experienced Kayak - North Park

Ages 13+ • Learn advanced strokes and maneuvers!

This course is designed for paddlers who have been on one of our beginner paddles or those who have some kayaking experience, but are looking to develop their technique. Join us for an evening on North Park Lake where we’ll quickly review the main points of the beginner course and then introduce some ...

Allison Park
2 hours
Kayak
Venture Outdoors / Kayak Pittsburgh
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