Genesee Waterways Center

Welcome to the Genesee Waterways Center! We are a not-for-profit organization located in Western New York State that promotes canoeing, kayaking, rowing and sculling on the unique waterways of the Genesee Region.     
 
At the Boathouse in Genesee Valley Park, you can enroll in one of our rowing, sculling or outrigger canoeing courses.  We have 600 feet of accessible docks that comply with the ADA and are the entry point to the scenic waterways and the trails surrounding GWC. Our rental facility gives people access to canoes, flatwater kayaks, and soon adapted cycles.  From the boathouse you can also walk or bike along the many green trails that connect right from our doorstep.

GWC’s Lock 32 Whitewater Park in Pittsford is the only man-made whitewater course in New York State; at this facility we offer whitewater and flatwater kayaking programs and equipment rentals, swift water rescue training, and ACA instruction certification classes. It is a dynamic park that draws people of all ages to the water!

Cross Currents is in the News! "RECREATION: All in the same boat" The Cross Currents minority rowing team was featured this week in the City Newspaper! The article, written by Ryan Whirty, explains the background of the team and captures the spirit of the people who participate in this program.  You can also visit the Cross Currents webpage for more information!

Lockapalooza Whitewater Kayaking Event Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17 $15 event fee Free to spectators and open to the public Lockapalooza is a whitewater kayaking event that takes place at our Lock 32 Whitewater Park in Pittsford, NY. Event includes free instructional clinics and competitions such as a slalom race, boatercross, and freestyle rodeo! For more information or to register, please visit our Lockapalooza webpage!

Lockapalooza 2007 - Youth Freestyle event