Upcoming Events
August Garbage Cleanup
Join River Acess Paddle Program for our monthly kayak garbage clean up on the Duwamish River!
Joins us for our monthly garbage clean up along the Duwamish River.
The group will meet at Waterway Park in South Park
Duwamish River Fest
The Duwamish River Festival is a celebration of community, connection, and the shared vision we hold for the future of the Duwamish Valley. It brings together neighbors, families, youth, elders, artists, and community organizations to honor the river that has shaped our history and continues to connect us today.
At its heart, the festival is about people coming together across cultures, generations, and backgrounds to celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of our community. Through music, art, storytelling, cultural traditions, and hands-on activities, we create a space where everyone belongs and every voice matters.
Event Timing: August 8th, 2026 12pm-5pm
Event Address: 8700 Dallas Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 - Duwamish River People's Park and Shoreline Habitat
RAPP will be hosting 3 kayak tours during the day!
12:15-1:30:Tour #1 (RSVP through Eventbrite)
1:45-3:00: Tour #2 (Day of sign up at out booth)
3:15-4:30: Tour #3 (Day of sign up at out booth)
Superfund Educational Paddle
Did you know that the Duwamish River is a superfund site? Curious to learn more?
This paddle will focus on education about Superfund sites. What is it? How did this happen? What is to come? We will have a guest speaker here to share knowledge and answer questions in this experiential paddle. Sponsored by the Port of Seattle.
Youth Guide Training
This is day 1 of 2 for the youth guide training program! We will cover history, boating and safety technical skills! Sign up coming soon. Email RiverAccessPaddle@gmail.com with questions.
Youth Guide Training
Day 2 of 2 for the youth guide training! This will be a practical day of rescue, skills and Paddle practice.
BIPOC Paddle to Gateway Park North
This paddle is for folks who identify as BIPOC. We will paddle along the Duwamish River to Gateway Park North where PCAT is holding their annual event to Celebrate Gateway Park North! There will be music, food, and art. The group will them paddle back to Waterway park. This is sponsored by the Port of Seattle in conjunction with PCAT.
July Garbage Clean up
Come out and clean up the river with us!
We will meet at the green warehouse in HeApus Park for a paddle and a clean up on the banks of the river.
Pride Paddle
Join us on the water for a an evening pride paddle. Join fellow queers as we enjoy a sunset paddle on the Friday of Pride weekend. This is for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA and the allies they love. A with all of our public events, this is FREE!
June Garbage Clean up
Come out and clean up the river with us! We will meet at the warehouse in South Park for a paddle and a clean up on the banks of the river.
BIPOC Full Moon Paddle
This paddle is for folks who identify as BIPOC. We will paddle along the Duwamish River and spend time looking at the wildlife and history of the area. With the new moon, the tide will be coming in fast as we paddle. You will have a chance to watch the water rise over the course of our 2 hours on the river.
Youth Guide Training Day 2 (Delayed, New date TBD)
If you are between the ages of 15 and 21 and want to work on the river as a kayak guide with RAPP, this is your chance! All of our youth guides will be mentored by an adult guide and given opportunities to learn leadership, water stewardship, and have opportunities for paid work year round!
Day 2 of the Youth Guide Training Program. This day will include water rescue practice and water safety.
May Garbage Clean up
Come out and clean up the river with us! We will meet at the warehouse in HeApus Park for a paddle and a clean up on the banks of the river.
Youth Guide Training Day 1 (delayed New Date TBD)
We are very excited to have our first guide training offered for ages 15-21! If you are between the ages of 15 and 21 and want to work on the river as a kayak guide with RAPP, this is your chance! All of our youth guides will be mentored by an adult guide and given opportunities to learn leadership, water stewardship, and have opportunities for paid work year round!
This is a paid training to get certified as a kayak guide with RAPP.
This training is 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Please be able to commit to both days.
Day 1 will cover protocol, basic boat knowledge, Duwamish River history, and wildlife.
Duwamish Alive!
Duwamish Alive! is an annual community cleanup event at Herring House Park/He’apus Village Park in West Seattle.
We’re partnering with Puget Sound Keeper to offer two kayak cleanup shifts, each with 20 spots available. Sign up for a kayak spot to paddle on the Duwamish River, participate in the cleanup, and learn about the river’s history, marine habitat, and ecological and cultural importance.
Two kayak shifts will be offered with 20 spots each:
Shift #1: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Registration will open mid-February
Shift #2: 12:30 -2:00 pm. Registration will open mid-February
All supplies and snacks will be provided. More information as to what to expect will be sent a 2-3 days in advance of the event! Note, kayakers will also need to sign the RAPP Waiver on the day of the event, or prior through this link.
Spots are limited, so if you’re no longer able to attend, please email Tanya (tanyab@pugetsoundkeeper.org), our Stewardship and Education Manager, in advance so we can give your spot to someone on the waitlist.
We will also be launching the floating wetlands project built by the Maritime High School 9th graders! We are looking for volunteers to help out on land with this project. Please reserve either land or kayak.
Adult Guide Training Day 2!
Day 2 of the Adult Guide Training Program.
This day will include water rescue practice and water safety!
April Garbage Clean up
Come out and clean up the river with us! We will meet at the warehouse in South Park for a paddle and a clean up on the banks of the river.
Adult Guide Training Day 1
Day 1 of the Guide Training!
If want to work on the river as a kayak guide with RAPP, this is your chance! All of our adult guides are given opportunities to learn leadership, water stewardship, and have opportunities for paid work year round! We are interested in people who want to be mentors for our youth guides.
This is a paid training to get certified as a kayak guide with RAPP.
This training is 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Please be able to commit to both days.
Day 1 will cover protocol, basic boat knowledge, Duwamish River history, and wildlife.
Youth Guide Training Day 2
If you are between the ages of 15 and 21 and want to work on the river as a kayak guide with RAPP, this is your chance! All of our youth guides will be mentored by an adult guide and given opportunities to learn leadership, water stewardship, and have opportunities for paid work year round!
Day 2 of the Youth Guide Training Program. This day will include water rescue practice and water safety.
Youth Guide Training Day 1
We are very excited to have our first guide training offered for ages 15-21! If you are between the ages of 15 and 21 and want to work on the river as a kayak guide with RAPP, this is your chance! All of our youth guides will be mentored by an adult guide and given opportunities to learn leadership, water stewardship, and have opportunities for paid work year round!
This is a paid training to get certified as a kayak guide with RAPP.
This training is 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Please be able to commit to both days.
Day 1 will cover protocol, basic boat knowledge, Duwamish River history, and wildlife.
March Garbage Clean up
Come out and clean up the river with us! We will meet at the warehouse at HeApus Park (across from the Duwamish Longhouse) for a paddle and a clean up on the banks of the river.
February Garbage Clean up
Come out and clean up the river with us! We will meet at the warehouse at HeApus Park (across from the Duwamish Longhouse) for a paddle and a clean up on the banks of the river.
Martin Luther King Day of Service
Join RAPP as we clean up the banks of the Duwamish River! This will be a day of community building, learning, and connecting the the river and water stewardship. More details coming soon.
December River clean up!
Join us on November 1st for a river clean up! We will meet at HeApus Village Park 4750 W Marginal Way for this months clean up event. We will paddle in tandem kayaks to a beach only accessible by boat, clean up and bag up garbage and paddle back to the warehouse.
November River clean up!
Join us on November 1st for a river clean up! We will meet at HeApus Village Park 4750 W Marginal Way for this months clean up event. We will paddle in tandem kayaks to a beach only accessible by boat, clean up and bag up garbage and paddle back to the warehouse.
Duwamish Alive!
Duwamish Alive! is an annual community cleanup event at Herring House Park/He’apus Village Park in West Seattle.
We’re partnering with Puget Soundkeeper Alliance to offer two kayak cleanup shifts, each with 20 spots available. Sign up for a kayak spot to paddle on the Duwamish River, participate in the cleanup, and learn about the river’s history, marine habitat, and ecological and cultural importance.
Two kayak shifts will be offered with 20 spots each:
All supplies and snacks will be provided. More information as to what to expect will be sent a 2-3 days in advance of the event! Note, kayakers will also need to sign the RAPP Waiver on the day of the event, or prior through this link.
Spots are limited, so if you’re no longer able to attend, please email Tanya (tanyab@pugetsoundkeeper.org), our Stewardship and Education Manager, in advance so we can give your spot to someone on the waitlist.
Seattles "Lost" Potters Field Paddle
Learn Duwamish River spooky history with Invisible Histories!
Join a guided kayak tour and learn the challenges and mysteries surrounding the burial space for 3,260 people on the banks of the Duwamish River from 1876-1912.
Paddle from South Park to Georgetown and back, learning about local tales of murder, misplaced cremains, misfortunes along the river, and more! RSVP Here
More info about Seattle’s “lost” Potters Field here: www.invisible-histories.com
All About Salmon!
Come out on the Duwamish River and learn all about the salmon in our area! We will have a guest speaker and then paddle for 60-90 minutes. All levels welcome. RSVP here
Pollution Reporting Educational Paddle
Come out and learn about how to spot and report pollution and dumping along the Duwamish River. We will have a guest speaker from Puget Sound keepers along to help teach and talk about the process of pollution reporting. RSVP HERE
First Timers Paddle
This is a special event for folks who are curious about kayaking and/or being on the Duwamish river. We will do a safety talk and help guide you through an easy and fun first trip. RSVP Here
BIPOC Paddle
This event is for folks who identify as BIPOC and allies to come and spend time on the water together. RSVP Here
Pride Paddle
Join us for pride paddle! Come and join the LGBTQIA2s community to learn, clean, and care for the waterways. This event is open to all individuals with a focus on water access for the LGBTQIA2s community.RSVP here!