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City of Sarasota Florida - The Bay Park announces partnership with Ride Paddle 24 May 2022 ( news )
City of Sarasota , state Florida ( By Press Release office)
May 24,2022
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Contact:
Julia Groom -
julia@dreamlarge . org
The Bay Park Conservancy ( BPC ) proudly announces a community partnership with Ride & Paddle to provide park guests with weekly kayak and paddle board rental opportunities at The Bay Park .
The exciting new program brings Ride & Paddle’s ACA - accredited kayak instructors and naturalists to The Bay , providing the community with a new way to explore the flora and fauna of Sarasota’s coastal ecosystems . Every Thursday from 10 a . m . to 3 p . m . Ride & Paddle will be located on - site , equipped with a number of kayak and paddleboard rentals . Those interested are encouraged to reserve their rentals here:
https://rideandpaddle . com/sarasotabaykayaking/
In addition , Ride & Paddle offers free guided tours through The Bay Park every Thursday from 8 a . m . to 10 a . m . Tours should be reserved here:
https://www . thebaysarasota . org/event/ride - paddle - at - the - bay - 2022 - 05 - 26/2022 - 05 - 26/
Rentals and tours launch from The Bay Park’s newly added ADA - accessible kayak and paddle launch , located at the south - east edge of the bayou . The 2 - hour , intermediate - level tour circles through The Bay’s restored mangroves and to the north and south of the park , allowing paddlers to explore Sarasota Bay and learn more about The Bay Park from Ride & Paddle’s experienced guides .
Tours and rentals are recommended for children 12 years and older , and any minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian . Due to a high volume of interest for this new program , pre - registration is encouraged for rentals and tours .
Rentals can be reserved at
https://rideandpaddle . com/sarasotabaykayaking/
Tours can be reserved at
https://www . eventbrite . com/e/ride - paddle - at - the - bay - guided - tour - tickets - 330733060487
All programs at The Bay are made possible thanks to contributions made by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and The Bay Parks Conservancy ' s Founding Business Partners program ( FBP ) . For more information about all activities available at The Bay , visit our events calendar
www . thebaysarasota . org/calendar/
For more information about The Bay Park Conservancy , visit
www . thebaysarasota . org
or contact Julia Groom at julia@dreamlarge . org
About Ride & Paddle
Ride & Paddle is Sarasota’s premier bike and kayak rental business . Their inventory includes bikes , e - bikes , scooters , paddle boards , kayaks , beach wheelchairs , beach gear and more . With its flagship store on Siesta Key , Ride & Paddle serves Sarasota and surrounding communities . Convenient online booking and delivery services make it easy for everyone to have the gear they need to spend time outside with the people they love . For more information visit
Rideandpaddle . com
or call 941 - 346 - 1797 .
About The Bay
The approved Bay Master Plan will conserve 53 acres of city - owned land and create an iconic public park along Sarasota Bay . The Bay is on track to open phase one of the park in the summer of 2022 , providing an iconic destination that will welcome everyone to Sarasota . The Park will cost about $100 - 150 million and will take between 7 - 10 years , over 3 or more phases to complete . The Blue Pagoda serves as a welcome center for visitors and an on - site office for The Bay Park Conservancy . For more information or general inquiries about this initiative , please visit
www . thebaysarasota . org
or call 941 - 203 - 5316 .
About The Bay Park Conservancy
The Bay Park Conservancy ( BPC ) was formed as a 501c3 not - for - profit organization in 2019 to implement the master plan approved by the Sarasota City Commission to conserve 53 acres of public land for a community park on Sarasota Bay . The BPC entered a long - term partnership with the City and will fund , develop , operate , and sustain the park for the benefit of the community , now , and for generations to come . For more information , visit
www . thebaysarasota . org
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