On the River

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

Canoe and Kayak Individual Rentals

June 1-August 31
$10/hour, per vessel

Tuesdays - 5-8 pm
Saturdays - 11 am-6 pm
Sundays - Noon-6 pm

Vessels are rented on a first come, first served basis for use at the Hjemkomst Landing only.

Group Paddling rentals are available for parties of 5 or more. Reservations must be at least 2 hours or a $100 minimum rental fee, are not available during regular rental hours (see above), and are dependent on staff availability. Reservations must be made at least 7 business days in advance by calling 218.299.5296.

River Paddling Excursions

Join Moorhead Parks and Recreation and River Keepers as we take a journey on the Red with our River Paddling Excursions. All skill levels are invited, and each session begins at 6 pm with the basics of canoeing and kayaking. Please arrive by 5:30 pm to claim your vessel. Vessels are available on a first come, first served basis. Excursions begin at the Hjemkomst Center landing.

May 19 - Birds of the Red River, hosted by Fargo-Moorhead Audubon
June 16 - History of the Red River, hosted by Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
July 21 - Animals of the Red River, hosted by Nicole Lee
August 4 - History of the Red River, hosted by Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
August 18 - Trees of the Red River, hosted by Trent Wise 

$15/person, for canoe/kayak rental OR $10/person, if providing own vessel
Children 5 years and under free. Register online or download the registration form.

 

 

Adopt the Red

Volunteers are needed from May-October to pick up litter along river corridors (10 river zones to adopt). Help out as a one-time group, or Adopt the Red for the season!

Adopt the Red Agreement
2020 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

The City of Moorhead has adopted the River Corridor Plan; envisioning a continuous trail along the Red River, this path will ultimately run through Moorhead, connecting M.B. Johnson Park in the north to the Bluestem Center for the Arts in the south, and beyond. The plan involves adding several new amenities along the way, including natural resource rehabilitation, interpretation, and playful trailhead park amenities. To obtain these goals, the City has applied and been awarded numerous grants to help fund installation of the trail. Continued grant application is still in process to fully complete this plan. For more information and spotlight projects, visit the River Corridor section of the City website.