What we’re about
If you are looking for a group to enjoy paddling adventures on the water or learn new skills, we are the club for you! North Texas River Runners is a chapter of the Arkansas Canoe Club and is affiliated with the American Canoe Kayak SUP Raft Rescue Association (ACA). We are about helping our members develop their kayaking skills while discovering the joys of outdoor water adventures. Our members include all levels of ACA certified instructors as well as regular folks who love being on the water. We do both white water and flat water adventures and welcome everyone from beginning paddlers to advanced white-water daredevils. Our club was formed in 1986. To become an official member of the club, the dues are $25 for individual or family, but to join on meetup and receive notification of events there is no charge. We do request that those who attend 3 or more events pay the nominal dues to become an official member of the club.
To join the North Texas River Runners/Arkansas Canoe Club or to find out more info about membership please go the the ACC website
Be sure to select North Texas River Runners as your chapter when joining.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Clean Up on Walnut Creek at Joe Pool & Free LunchLoyd Park, Grand Prairie, TX
Celebrate our Texas paddle trails by participating in our Adopt-a-Stream cleanup with Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful. This is a chance to paddle a Texas Parks and Wildlife Paddle Trail and help the environment at the same time. Best of all--it's free!
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
We will launch from Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake and paddle the Walnut Creek Paddle Trail, stopping to remove the pockets of trash that inevitably finds their way to the creek. Normally it is $20 per car to get into the park, but volunteers for this cleanup get in free, and if you need a boat, those are free as well so long as you preregister on the Grand Prairie Volunteer site and request a boat before Wednesday Oct 4 at 5 PM.
Boxed Lunches will be provided for the pre registered volunteers.
Once you register with Grand Prairie you will be sent a PDF of the pass you will need to get into the park for free.
Link to register:
Click Here to register
Paddlers are encouraged to bring your own kayak, canoe, etc. but if you do not have one, or you are bringing a buddy who needs a boat, we've got you covered. If you need a free kayak and gear rental, please email amaron@gptx.org by Wednesday, Oct 4th at 5 p.m.
Location:
Loyd Park
3401 Ragland Rd,
Grand Prairie.Directions: Turn right once past the guard shack, follow Park Rd 1A until it ends at N Day Mar Rd. Turn left. Go to next gravel rd on the left for launch and parking area.
PFD, personal flotation device, is required for every volunteer, but are supplied with every rental boat.What to wear: Long pants, man made materials, NO COTTON
Layers appropriate for weather
Close-toed shoes or rain boots
Sunscreen and insect repellent
We will have bottled water available. However, in an effort to reduce waste, we ask that you bring your own filled reusable water bottle.
If you have any questions call Teresa at 214 478-7856 or email Amanda at amaron@gptx.org .
