Columbus Downtown Riverfront
Book online and then meet us at the stone boat ramp in Bicentennial Park (233 S. Civic Center Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215) for your paddle excursion. We do not have a building. We meet on the grass right along the river and the bikepath in Bicentennial Park. This is on the east side of the Scioto River, basically under the Main Street bridge.
Parking
**PLEASE allow plenty of time for parking.**
Parking meters/kiosks are located on the surrounding streets on both sides of the river. It is most convenient to pay meters/kiosks with the Parking app. Street spots may fill up, especially on weekends. There are also several parking garages within walking distance on both sides of the river.
Paddle Route
The paddle route starts at Bicentennial Park. We typicall head north (up stream) for approximately 1 mile (to north Bank Park) and then turn around and head back to the start.
The downtown segment of the Scioto River is typically calm in the summer (with a slow current). The depth is about 6-8 feet at the most, with many shallower areas near the banks and further upstream. We monitor conditions closely. In rare cases when the river gets too fast, we will have to cancel paddle excursions.