Ages 55+

Designed for older adults who aren’t quite ready for the rocking chair, come relive your adventurous youth or learn a new activity!

Hiking

$30 Resident/$40 Nonresident

Enjoy a beautiful day on the hiking trails in Central Texas. Take in the fresh fall air with a group of other outdoor enthusiasts. Bring a sack lunch, full water bottles, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a go-get ’em attitude. Actual hiking location, trails and distances will depend on the abilities of participants. Due to COVID-19, participants will be responsible for their own transportation and any entrance fees that may be required for access to the hiking area. A detailed email will be sent one week before the activity.

Beginner Kayaking

$25 Resident/$35 Nonresident

This two-hour beginner class will introduce participants to kayaking in a flat water environment. Instruction and all necessary gear will be provided, including kayaks, paddles, and personal flotation devices. Participants will meet near the restrooms at Blue Hole Park. Participants should come dressed ready for the water. Ladies usually wear a swimsuit underneath shorts and a t-shirt. Men tend to wear a swimsuit and a t-shirt. Please wear closed toed shoes such as sandals, old sneakers or water shoes, no flip-flops or Crocs. Please bring drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel and a change of clothes.

Completion of a beginner kayaking class is required before participating in a kayaking day trip, but not before registering for a kayaking day trip.

Belton Lake Kayak Adventure

$35 Resident/$45 Nonresident

Come join us for a paddling adventure on scenic Lake Belton. The paddle is planned to be approximately three to five miles, but will be adapted to meet the participants’ needs. Kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices, and instruction are included. Participants should come dressed in their kayaking attire. Please bring water shoes, drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel, a change of clothes. Due to COVID-19, participants will be responsible for their own transportation and any entrance fees that are required for this trip. Details will be emailed a week prior to the trip.

All participants must have completed a beginner kayaking class or a previous kayaking day trip with Georgetown Parks and Recreation in order to participate.

Willis Creek Kayak Adventure

$35 Resident/$45 Nonresident

For this trip kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices, and instruction are included. Participants should come dressed in their kayaking attire. Please bring water shoes, drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel, a change of clothes. Due to COVID-19, participants will be responsible for their own transportation and any entrance fees that are required for this trip. Details will be emailed a week prior to the trip.

All participants must have completed a beginner kayaking class or a previous kayaking day trip with Georgetown Parks and Recreation in order to participate.

Lake Georgetown Kayak Adventure

$35 Resident/$45 Nonresident

Join us for a kayaking adventure to beautiful Crockett Gardens on Lake Georgetown! Kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices, and instruction are included. Due to COVID-19, participants will be required to drive personal vehicles to our put in location and pay any park entrance fees that apply. Please come dressed in your kayaking attire. Details will be emailed to participants a week prior to the activity.

All participants must have completed a beginner kayaking class or a previous kayaking day trip with Georgetown Parks and Recreation in order to participate.

For more information, please contact Robert Staton at 512-930-1367 or robert.staton@georgetown.org.

Please register early – spaces are limited! A course will be canceled if it has not met the minimum number of participants three days prior to the start date.