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Original editorial image of life-jacketed community paddlers launching a canoe with a volunteer on the industrial Gowanus Canal

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attraction · Gowanus

Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club

The Gowanus Dredgers turn a short paddle into waterfront education, with life jackets, waivers, weather calls and active-cleanup limits shaping every trip.

Address
2 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Price range
Many walk-up programs are free; tours, camps, events and donations vary by listing
Hours
Water programs: Only on scheduled dates; launch and weather status vary · Boathouse programs: Calendar-specific at 165 2nd Street
Kid-friendly
Yes
Accessibility
Contact the Dredgers about the route to the dock, uneven surfaces, boarding transfers, adaptive paddling, life-jacket sizing, seating, restroom availability and an onshore alternative. Access depends on the launch and program.Access details are shown only when sourced; unknown needs are not treated as confirmed.
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Last verified 9/12/2026. Check official details before visiting; BK Brief saves stay on this device.

Source checked: official listing.