kayak - Nissequogue River - Kings Park to Smithtown

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Sun, Jun 29, 2025; 10:00 AM (Eastern)

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Nissequogue State Park, Kings Park, NY, USA

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40.90004300,-73.22837000 Jane Fasullo jfasullo2@gmail.com MM/DD/yyyy amOUuwqNAzpGSXwtHmnd12740

Organized By: Long Island Group

Location: Nissequogue State Park, Kings Park, NY, USA

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Event Organizers:
Jane Fasullo
jfasullo2@gmail.com
(631) 689-1568

You must call Jane for permission to attend

During the event, you must wear a personal floation device when in your boat.

~ 4.5 mi.; 2-2.5 hrs.
Renters: arrive at Givens Park around 12:10 to sign up for your rental and be transported to a point near Nissequogue State Park. Launch ASAP, make a sharp right, and meet us at the cement boat launch ramp. (rental info below)
Kayak owners: arrive at Nissequogue State Park around 12:20, pay the park entry fee of $10 (free with an Empire pass), unload and park outside the fence of the North marina.

Padding south from the open waters near the mouth of the river encounter continually narrowing waters until you reach Givens Park. On the way learn about the tall reeds, birds, and floating “debris.” Hear the history of the river and why it was channeled.

At the end at Givens Park, owners will be transported by the rental company, as a courtesy, back to Nissequogue State Park. Please generously tip the driver or the company may discontinue this service.

Givens Park has a bathroom in the greeting center on the far side of the river. Nissequogue State Park does not have restroom facilities.

Rentals: call Nissequogue Canoe and Kayak Company (631-979-8244) at least a day ahead and please mention you are with the Sierra Club.

Bring: beverage, sun protection, personal flotation device

Cancellation Policy: sustained wind over 15 mph, gusts 17 or greater or any chance of lightening