FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 
October 6, 2020
 
Contact: Darrell Shaw
Recreation Programs Manager
(479) 718-7681
dshaw@fayetteville-ar.gov
 
 

Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Launches New Outdoor Fayetteville Program with Sunset Paddling on Lake Fayetteville

 
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—The City of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the addition of a new program: Outdoor Fayetteville! Northwest Arkansas is blessed with an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities that Outdoor Fayetteville will utilize to provide residents with training and education. This program will offer adults and youth with novice- to intermediate-level experience the opportunity to learn outdoor recreation skills. Equipment will be provided by the Parks and Recreation Department.
 
Outdoor recreation provides numerous benefits to physical, mental and emotional health. Gaining life-long skills through experiential learning is a great way to build confidence, meet new people and enhance existing relationships. This family-focused program will provide an outlet for individuals and families to foster stronger relationships and connect with the outdoors while also building new skills under the guidance of experienced professionals. Program offerings will include paddling, biking, hiking, backpacking and camping, as well as skills clinics on bike maintenance, back-country cooking and wilderness travel. Participants will be taught the importance of planning as well as safety procedures through relevant lessons in such things as wilderness medicine or swift-water rescue.
 
The programs are designed to allow for social distancing and small groups. Covid-19 safety protocols and directives from the Arkansas Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control will be implemented to ensure user and staff safety.
 
Outdoor Fayetteville will launch with Sunset Paddling on Lake Fayetteville on October 14 and 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The fee will be $5 per person and includes kayaks/canoes, paddles, personal floatation devices and instruction. To register or find more information please visit www.fayetteville-ar.gov/recreation, call the Parks and Recreation office at (479) 444-3471, or email dshaw@fayetteville-ar.gov.  More fall programs will be announced soon. 
 

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