Accessible Kayak Launch Ribbon Cutting

🚣‍♀️♿ Ribbon Cutting: Accessible Kayak Launch at Hudson Crossing Park

Join us as we celebrate an exciting milestone at Hudson Crossing Park! On Tuesday, April 28 at 11:00 AM, we’ll be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for our new accessible kayak launch at Lock C5 Island, followed by a short reception. The public is warmly invited to attend.

This new launch is designed to make getting out on the water safer and more accessible for individuals of all abilities. With supportive features that allow for easier entry and exit, it opens the door for more people to experience the beauty of the Champlain Canal.

"This project is about making sure everyone has the opportunity to experience the canal," said Kate Morse. "We’ve always believed that the outdoors should be accessible to all, and this launch helps turn that belief into something tangible for our community."

Installed by BoardSafe, this launch represents an important step forward in Hudson Crossing Park’s ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

This project was made possible through generous grant support, including a $7,500 Trail Grant from Saratoga County, a $24,999 Quality of Life Grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, and $15,000 from AARP.

Event Location Details:
- The ribbon cutting will take place at Hudson Crossing Park’s floating dock on the canal side of the island.
- Accessible parking is available near Lock C5 (the lot on the left before the yellow gates), with a flat, packed dirt path leading to a paved, downhill trail to the launch.
- General parking is available in the main Hudson Crossing Park lot (to the right before the wrought iron “Hudson Crossing Park” gate). From there, the dock can be reached by walking through the play garden and up the cut stone stairs.
- Volunteers will be available to help guide you!

Accessibility:
- If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact our Inclusion Point of Contact, Wendy DeLaCruz, at WDeLaCruz@HudsonCrossingPark.org.

Learn more about accessibility at HCP:
https://www.hudsoncrossingpark.org/accessibility