Innertube trip and childrens’ snorkel offered by JRPS

There are two fun options offered by the James River Park System Saturday: An innertube trip and a children’s snorkel. Innertube trip: Cooper’s Island to Reedy Creek Bob through riffles, pools and small rapids among waterfowl and interesting water plants in a remote-seeming part of the river. Some walking to the put in. Tubes, lifejackets […]

July 15, 2011; 6:31 AM • by Phil Riggan

There are two fun options offered by the James River Park System Saturday: An innertube trip and a children’s snorkel.

Innertube trip: Cooper’s Island to Reedy Creek

Bob through riffles, pools and small rapids among waterfowl and interesting water plants in a remote-seeming part of the river. Some walking to the put in. Tubes, lifejackets and guides provided. Must be able to swim, wear sneakers, and above age 12. Reservations required. $5 Fee. Park at HQ office (Reedy Creek Entrance) 4001 Riverside Drive.

• When: Saturday, July 16, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: Reedy Creek Headquarters, 4001 Riverside Drive
• Sponsor:Richmond Recreation, Parks and Community Facilities (James River Park System) – 646-8911 – RichmondGov.com.

Dive and Draw!

Saturday, July 16 Dive and Draw! 10AM – 1PM Kids, 10+ years, will snorkel among giant catfish and delightful turtles at one of the most beautiful spots on the James River. Then they will use the inspiration to create a souvenir art project. Location: James River Park System, Pony Pasture Fee: $5.00 Sponsors: Friends of James River Park, Chesterfield County Environmental Engineering Registration: 748-1920

• Pony Pasture, Riverside Drive, James River Park System
• Saturday, July 16, 10am – 1pm

 

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