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Jun 05, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
The Ridgefield Big Paddle commemorates the designation of the Lewis River to Vancouver Lake Water Trail each year on National Trails Day. In 2021, we invite you to visit the waterfront for a paddle and picnic.
COVID-19 AND RIDGEFIELD BIG PADDLE
Big Paddle will follow all local and state COVID-19 guidelines.
MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED AT OVERLOOK PARK AND RIDGEFIELD WATERFRONT.
MASKS REQUIRED IN ALL PUBLIC INDOOR SPACES AND IN OUTDOOR SPACES WHERE 6 FT DISTANCING IS NOT POSSIBLE.
All staff, volunteers, vendors, and guests are asked to stay home if you are not feeling well, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have been a close contact of someone with COVID-19.
2021 Event
We are excited to invite you to the Lake River waterfront for a paddle and a picnic on Saturday, June 5th, 2021!
Paddling
To adjust our event to fit COVID-19 guidelines, we will not be running the traditional two large paddles this year. Instead, you have two options for enjoying a paddle on Lake River:
- Take a Guided Paddle with Alder Creek Kayak:
- 9:30AM Columbia River Water Trail Wildlife Kayak Tour: This 3 hour guided tour includes kayak rental. Use the Promo Code “BigPaddle21” for 10% off the tour on Saturday, June 5th. Registration required, space is limited.
- 1:00PM Recreational Guided Paddle: This fun 2 hour guided paddle does NOT include a kayak rental. You can rent a kayak from Alder Creek Kayak if reserved ahead of time – use promo code “BigPaddle21” for 10% off a rental on Saturday, June 5th. Registration required, space is limited.
- Open Paddle:
Bring your own boat or rent one from Alder Creek Kayak and enjoy an open paddle with your family, friends, and community. The waterfront and Lake River will be open for recreation, come enjoy the water! Flyers with key locations for a self-guided tour will be available at the waterfront. Lets make it a paddle-palooza!
Unfortunately, we are not able to run canoe paddles this year. We hope to return these experiences next year.
Waterfront
Swag Bags: The first 150 visitors to the waterfront will receive a Big Paddle Swag Bag! Bags will be available beginning at 9AM while supplies last.
Enjoy a waterfront picnic! We are inviting food trucks to come and be ready to serve lunch and refreshments to fuel your day at the waterfront. We are also setting up distanced picnic tables and resting areas so you can sit and enjoy your meal while watching other paddlers.
Dining Options:
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- Grab a bite at the waterfront: The Doghouse Food Cart
- Take out or Dine in Downtown: Birds and the Beans, El Rancho Viejo, Pioneer Street Cafe, Seasons Coffee, The Sportsman’s, Vinnie’s Pizza, Zebrun’s Starliner
Missing the beer garden? Grab a cold one at one of our Ridgefield taphouses!
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- Ridgefield Craft Brewing Co. Taphouse, 120 N 3rd Ave
- Taps Beer Reserve, 201 S 47th Ave, Suite 123
- 3Peaks Public House & Taproom, 24414 NE 10th Ave
Overlook Park
The Ridgefield Farmers Market returns to Overlook Park in full on Saturday, June 5th!
We are so excited for the return of the Farmers Market for the 2021 season. We will also have First Saturday vendors set up at Overlook Park.
Looking for First Saturday vendor information? Visit our First Saturdays Vendor page.
100 Miles in 100 Days Kick-Off
Join us for our second 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge! The 100 Days begins on Saturday, June 5th. Click here to check out the challenge details.
Jump start your mileage log!
- Paddle on Lake River to the confluence with the Columbia River and back to earn 5 miles in the challenge!
- Visit East Ridgefield CrossFit at Davis Park from 9:30 to 1 for a rowing challenge! Row 1 mile on the rower and if you finish you will receive a FREE Fit-Aid beverage!
- Walk from the Kayak Launch to Overlook Park and back to earn 1 mile in the challenge!
- Hike the Carty Lake Trail to the Cathlapotle Plankhouse and back to the waterfront to earn 2 miles in the challenge!
Go here for more information about this event: https://ridgefieldwa.us/big-paddle/