Lock 32 Paddling Center

I had a great first time experience here today. The guys working the desk where very welcomed and patient with all my questions. They took their time helping me and a friend getting into our kayak. You have the option to go up the canal or even go through the lock (just make sure you tell them). Definitely would go again and hope that the wind will be less of a nuisance.

I took the "Introduction to Whitewater" class yesterday (7/28/19). The class size was very small and the instructors (Charles and Brian) were welcoming and very patient. Every new skill they would start with a solid foundation: what the skill will be and why it is important for whitewater, then they will demonstrate it, lastly they will have you complete the skill under their close supervision. I can not express what an amazing time I had in words, we started the day with the basics and some of those in the class had only been in a boat once before. By the end of the day everyone was learning and playing in the rapids of the whitewater park confidently. The gear they give you is in great shape and the course itself has fun features for someone who is new to the sport (me) or someone who has been paddling for years. TLDR: Lived in Rochester my whole life and wish I would have known about this place sooner. Well worth the money and the employees are incredibly nice and welcoming!!

Excellent walking park. If you're lucky and come at the right time, you might catch a boat being lowered into the canal, so it can go under the bridge.

People here were nice and the launch is ina good location. There is a lock right near the kucnh and you can go through it which was anew experience for our group. If you go that direction you can make it to an ice-cream shop and back within a 3 hour window at a medium slow to medium pace.

Awesome little place! Only $25 for 3 hours of kayaking is a steal!