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To prevent the further spread of COVID-19, the Parks & Recreation Dept. has mandated the closure of all facilities, park amenities and concessions throughout July. This impacts Rowing Dock and all other concessions on Lady Bird Lake. Stay safe and we hope to see you in August!
Happenings
SEE A NEW SIDE OF AUSTIN AT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
From weekly deals for pet owners and students to local tours and sightseeing full of fun facts, there’s always something amazing happening at Rowing Dock! Check out our calendar for ways to get a new perspective on our wonderful city.
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JULY 5TH PADDLE CANCELLED (Due to Closure from COA)
Full Moon Paddle
Come see Lady Bird Lake in a whole new light! Moon gaze under the stars as you head upstream towards Red Bud Isle or point your boat east towards downtown and see the Austin skyline all lit up. Please note that our Full Moon Paddles are ticketed, reservation-only events.
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We always welcome your fur babies! But Tuesday is truly a day for the dogs. We’ll give you a FREE hour rental after the purchase of one hour with a barker on board. Please note: Algae was a significant issue in Summer, 2019 and we anticipate it to come back this year. For the latest information and recommended protocol regarding algae, please visit the City of Austin website.
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College Day
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays! Come on down to the Dock with a valid student ID and you’ll get 50% OFF any rental! This deal is good all day for regular rentals, but we do limit one vessel per college ID.
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Bat Paddle
On this incredibly popular tour, you’ll take a 2 mile paddle to the famous Congress Avenue Bridge where you’ll watch and listen to over 1.5 million bats flying overhead en route to their nightly feeding. The 4-mile round-trip is accompanied by one of our excellent Rowing Dock Guides who will also teach you about prominent architecture across the skyline, the Austin power plant, Auditorium Shores, and more. The tour is approximately two hours but please allow three hours, as the bats dictate our timing!
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Eco & Historical Tour
Our guided eco and historical paddle tour is an unmatched lesson on Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, Downtown, and Austin as a whole. It’s also a great way to learn about Texas wildlife that only the locals know. Plus (whether you like it or not), you’ll probably pick up a few new dad jokes along the way.
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Not afraid of the dark or getting a little wet? Join us for a guided, two-hour evening paddle highlighting the architecture of our gorgeous city with the lights of the skyline as the backdrop.
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Happenings FAQs
What is Yappy Hour and College Day?
Do you offer lake clean up days?
Are your events ticketed or first come, first serve?
Can I bring a pet that is not a dog and receive the yappy hour discount?
Can I bring my cooler to ticketed events?
Do I need to wear my life jacket during events?
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Our newsletter is the best way to get discounts, early access to events, and a whole lot more (none of which is spam)!