On the River

Moorhead Parks & Recreation and River Keepers have partnered to offer the following activities.

 
Canoe and Kayak Rentals

River Paddling Excursions

Our River Paddling Excursions have finished for the season. Thanks for a great summer!
Be sure to check back in February for new dates and excursions!

On-the-Water-Cleanup

Adopt the Red

Volunteer in May-June and/or September-October to pick up litter along river corridors (10 river zones to adopt).
Adopt the Red Agreement
Adopt The Red Map

For more city beautification information, visit the Volunteer section of our website.

Boat Launches and Shore Fishing

M.B. Johnson Park Launch
Convent Landing (North of Riverview Place)
Dike East Launch

Cast your line on the Red! Enjoy shore fishing at Gooseberry Park, Viking Ship Park, Riverfront Park, Memorial Park, North Dam, River Oaks Park - South Dam, and M.B. Johnson Park (boat ramp available).

Pedestrian Bridges

Gooseberry Park to Lindenwood Park
100 22nd Ave S

Davy/Memorial Park to Oak Grove Park
210 8th St S

Woodlawn Park to Dike East
400 Woodlawn Drive

Bridge Status

River Corridor Plan

• Replacement of pedestrian bridge crossing the Red River between Memorial Park in Moorhead and Oak Grove Park in Fargo
• Bike Repair Stations at MB Johnson and Gooseberry Parks provided by Fargo-Moorhead Rotary PM Club.
• MB Johnson Park Projects: fish cleaning station, interpretive signs and bike/pedestrian bridge over Snakey Creek
• River Corridor Trails Map (subject to change)
• Urban Woods and Prairies Initiative - Audubon Dakota - Moorhead UW&PI Sites
• Gooseberry off-road trails courtesy of FM Trailbuilders
• Adopt the Red Volunteer Program
• Canoe and Kayak Rentals
• Collaboration with River Keepers, including: canoe/kayak rentals, paddling excursions, Storm Drain Marking Program, Red River Water Festival, adopt programs, community education and outreach events, tree plantings, and downtown and on-the-water litter pick up