Summer Paddle Season Kicks Off on the Tualatin River
TRK Opens Cook Park Rentals in Advance of Major June Mapping Initiative
The days have turned long, rain is giving way to sun, and paddling season is upon us in the Northwest. Tualatin Riverkeepers (TRK) is pleased to announce that summer paddlecraft rentals will begin at Tigard’s Cook Family Park this Friday through Memorial Day. Rentals of canoes, kayaks (single and double) and standup paddleboards will be available at Cook Family Park each Friday through Sunday, plus holidays, until the end of September.
The 2025 season marks a significant milestone for TRK and the Tualatin River, as we will complete a major Wayfaring project for the Tualatin River Water Trail. The Wayfaring materials include new maps at launches and parks along the river from West Linn to Forest Grove; physical Paddler’s Guides available in libraries, outdoor stores, and public locations throughout the region; and a comprehensive Tualatin River Water Trail (TualatinWaterTrail.org) digital site. The Wayfaring materials will be released in the days leading up to June 21 and Tualatin River Discovery Day, our annual celebration of the river, when up to 150 paddlers will make their way from King City Community Park to Tualatin Community Park.
The Tualatin River, one of two National Water Trails in Oregon, begins in the coastal range and winds nearly 80 miles through rich farmlands and thriving parks and preserves before reaching the Willamette River at West Linn. Reservations for paddlecraft are available at http://tualatinriverkeepers.org/river-experiences/river-rentals, and rentals include all the gear that paddlers need to have a safe, fun experience on one of the most accessible rivers in Oregon. Complete information on volunteer opportunities, additional guided paddles and events, including Tualatin River Discovery Day, can be found on our website.
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About Tualatin Riverkeepers
Tualatin Riverkeepers protects, restores and expands access to the Tualatin River watershed through advocacy and fostering broad community engagement. Through volunteer habitat restoration efforts and active river experiences, we engage and educate watershed residents in our work to protect this important resource.
For additional information, including opportunities to visit the river in conjunction with the release of the Wayfaring materials, contact TRK Executive Director Glenn Fee at 303-249-3271.
