Take to the Lake
Save the Date: Saturday, August 22nd 10am – 4pm
Take to the Lake
Doan Brook Watershed Partnership has been hosting our annual event Take to the Lake which was started in 2013 as a memorial to Lester Stumpe, an avid paddler and early DBWP board member. Canoeing on the Shaker Lakes was a popular pastime in the first half of the 20th century, but public boating on the lakes is now less common. Take to the Lake gives participants a chance to resurrect this recreational opportunity for a day, and gain a new perspective on the Doan Brook and its place in our watershed community. We hope you will join us for an afternoon of paddling, a guided hike, yoga, and watershed education along the banks the Doan’s waters.
Event Details
Where: Lower Shaker Lake, Brook Rd. Shaker Heights
When: Saturday, August 22nd 10am-4pm
Parking: Please park along South Park Blvd and walk over to registration along South Park and Brook Rd.
REGISTER HERE
Kayak Lessons with Cleveland Metroparks
- Kayak Lesson 1- 10am-11:15am,
- Kayak Lesson 2- 10:15am-11:30am,
- Kayak Lesson 3- 11:30am-12:45pm,
- Kayak Lesson 4- 11:45am-1pm,
- Kayak Lesson 5- 1:15pm-2:30pm,
- Kayak Lesson 6- 1:30pm-2:45pm
Canoe Lessons with Cleveland Metroparks
- Canoe Lesson 1- 10:30am-11:45am,
- Canoe Lesson 2- 10:45am-12:00pm,
- Canoe Lesson 3- 12:00pm-1:15pm,
- Canoe Lesson 4- 12:15pm-1:30pm.
All guests will be required to sign a waiver before paddling: kayaking and canoeing. Waivers will be available onsite. A parent/legal guardian MUST sign for all minors. In the event another adult is accompanying the minor at the event, the minor’s parent/legal guardian can complete and have the minor bring this waiver to the program.
Here is the link to download the aforementioned waiver: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UWRvpsomUwNGsH9YqL8b8b-r8JQ52aGK/view?usp=sharing
Guided Hike
Yoga by the Lake
Kayak Rentals
Already an experienced paddler looking to explore for an hour while completing our on the water scavenger hunt? We have limited rental kayaks available provided by Burning River Adventures on a first come first serve basis. Thanks to grant funding from ODNR’s Division of Wildlife, we are excited to cover costs for paddling rentals.
Tandems (2 available)
- Children ages 3 or older are able to go out in a tandem with a responsible adult.
Singles (8 available)
- Children must be 8 or older with an adult on the water to operate their own single kayak.
General Information
- All participants must be prepared to sign an additional waiver before launch. Rentals are first come first serve; you may be asked to come back at a later time if requested boats are unavailable. Waiver Link
- Individuals should plan to get wet. Footwear that secures to the foot such as a tennis shoe or a water shoe is suggested and footwear is not provided.
- You will be required to return by a designated time.
- We reserve the right to cancel paddling and halt all rentals at any time due to weather or safety concerns. Boaters will be required to return to shore in the event of thunder and/or lightning.
All individuals will be required to wear a lifejacket when participating in on water paddling activities.
Volunteer at Take to the Lake
*Disclaimer: This event is subject to change and final decisions regarding safety on the water including but not limited to water quality and level will be made by August 12th. Should a visible algal bloom appear after August 12th, we may have to cancel the event. Any adjustments will be communicated with registered participants and shared on our social media.*
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