Paddle Clinic
Sunday, July 26, 2026
9:45 AM · confirmed time
<p>The Paddle Clinic introduces park visitors to canoeing while building paddle skills and confidence. Biscayne National Park is 95% water and paddling is one of the best ways to explore the park. </p> <ul> <li>The trips are staff/weather dependent. Watch the weather and call (786)335-3620 the day before the trip to confirm. Know that trips can be cancelled up until the last minute.</li> <li>All paddlers must be 11yrs+. Non-paddlers sitting in the middle must be 6yrs+. (Indicate age when signing up anybody under the age of 18.)</li> <li>No experience necessary but comfortability on the water is required. This is a beginner course and is moderately strenuous. Most paddle clinics spend nearly two hours on the water and traverse two miles of shallow bay.</li> <li>Shoes and clothes that can get wet are required. Water bottles, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended.</li> <li>Please ensure that you’ve provided a local phone number or email address that you are able to check prior to the trip.</li> <li>If you need to cancel, please call (786)335-3620 as soon as possible. These trips are in high demand and others would appreciate the opening.</li> <li>Please arrive 30 min before scheduled departure time. Upon arrival, each participant must come to the visitor center desk to sign a waiver.</li> <li>You spot will be given away if you have not checked in 15 min prior to departure time.</li> </ul> <p> </p>
Good to know
- Published schedule
- Arrive between 9:30-9:45 am (15-30 minutes before the program starts) to check in. If you have not arrived by 9:45 am your seats may be given away.
- Cost
- Free
Sources checked Jul 24, 2026
Where
Biscayne National Park · 9700 SW 328th Street Sir Lancelot Jones Way Homestead, FL 33033 · Miami
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