Upcoming Events
Haunted Duwamish Paddle
RAPP is teaming up with Invisible Histories again this year for another addition of the Haunted Duwamish Paddle. Invisible Histories will share local spooky Duwamish history, with participation from the Duwamish Tribe's Cultural Preservation Dept. This is an easy paddle around Kellogg island and over to Duwamish Diagonal (S'Bequa), and back to He'apus.
November Garbage Clean up
Join us for our November Garbage Clean up! This event will take place at HeApus Park across from the Duwamish Longhouse.
Bilingual Paddle: En Español
En esta 2 horas paddle de kayak nosotros tenemos un oportunidad a aprender basicas de kayaking y habilidades de seguridades en la rio Duwamish.
In this 2 hour paddle we will offer an opportunity to learn kayaking basics and safety skills in Spanish as we paddle on the Duwamish River.
December Clean up
Join us for our last clean up of 2026! We will launch from Waterway Park and paddle to a clean up spot along the banks in South Park. Come help us close out 2026!
MLK Day Clean Up Kick Off
Join us for our annual MLK Day Clean up event at HeApus Park! This is the first event of 2027. More details coming soon!
Duwamish Alive!
RAPP will join Duwamish Alive! this Fall to celebrate as our salmon are returning in our Green-Duwamish River, with this watershed wide effort in improving the health of our salmon by restoring their habitat which provides food, shelter and cool, clean water that salmon need.
We will provide 2 Kayak Clean up shifts! 10-12 and 12-2. Register for the shifts below!
This is a family friendly event, ALL ARE WELCOME!
To volunteer, visit DuwamishAlive.org to see the different volunteer opportunities and register for the site of your choice, or email info@duwamishalive.org
October Garbage Clean up- Kenyon St
Invisible Histories shares local spooky Duwamish history, with participation from the Duwamish Tribe's Cultural Preservation Dept. Easy paddle around Kellogg island and over to Duwamish Diagonal (S'Bequa), and back to He'apus. Learn local legends, lore and tales of the supernatural! Costumes are welcome!
All kayak equipment provided including life jackets.
Limited space available.
WPPA Community Paddle
This educational paddle is a part of the Washington Public Port’s Association (WPPA) annual conference. We will be leaving from HeApus park and paddling to see areas that are relevant to Port spending and growth. This is a paddle for folks who you want an opportunity to meet Port related people from all over the US or learn more about what the Port of Seattle is doing along the Duwamish!
September Garbage Cleanup and BBQ! Partnered with the Port of Seattle and Puget Soundkeeper
This is our standard monthly garbage clean up from HeApus Park. But this month we will have a BBQ post clean up and we will be partnering with Sound Sweep Series International Coastal Cleanup to count this clean up towards the global totals on September 5th!
Youth Guide Training
Day 2 of 2 for the youth guide training! This will be a practical day of rescue, skills and Paddle practice.
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.
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.
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)
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
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