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!
GWC Work Party -- Thank you for your Help!
On behalf of the Genesee Waterways Center Board of Directors,
thank you to everyone who participated in Saturday’s work party
at the Genesee Waterways Center.There were
over 30 dedicated volunteers who freely demonstrated what
teamwork is all about.Volunteers are
critical to the success of the Center and we sincerely
appreciate your time and dedication!Keep
your eyes open for our next work party this spring.Thank you again!
Sincerely,
Cindy M. Stachowski Dennis Fronheiser
Executive Director Board of
Directors
Lock 32 Capital Campaign
Genesee Waterways' Lock 32 is entering it’s
tenth year on the Historic Erie Canal.Lock
32 was developed by a group of individuals that had one vision in
mind, getting people in the water experiencing something new and
encouraging them to go out of their comfort zone.
Lock 32 operates as part of the Genesee Waterways Center,a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and has become an unique
resource in the Rochester area. In 1996 the work started on the
whitewater park and over the next five years many kayakers and
supporters donated time, labor and money to make the dream a
reality.This year we have put up the new
building that will house the future classes and development of our
area’s kayaking community.Over the past six
months, over a hundred people have donated time and funds to make
the building and the improvements to the trail and grounds possible.
In order to keep the Lock moving in the
right direction, Lock 32 is reaching out to all of you that have
been a part of our community over the years and asking you to
contribute to our Paddling to New Heights Campaign.
Click here to donate online.
GWC offers indoor rowing courses at the Pittsford Indoor Rowing
Center (PIRC) during the colder months, November through April. The
indoor tanks provide an opportunity for rowers to develop and
improve their technique using the state-of-the-art facility at the
PIRC. GWC offers rowing instruction for all levels in the tanks,
including Learn to Row, Recreational Rowing and Competitive Rowing.
Click here for more details.
