The Big Float - July 12, 2025! 1pm - 5:30PM
Park & Launch at Boats & Bikes
Take-Out at the River Vista Bikes & Boats
Park & Launch at Boats & Bikes
Plan to Park in the Rooftop Parking Garage located at 150 N McLean, starting at 12:30 PM. Launching will start at 1:00 PM. Stay in the River until 5:30 PM.
Participants will have the option to float down river and take-out at the boat ramp north of Kellogg.
Float the Arkansas River
Take-Out at the River Vista Bikes & Boats
Park & Launch at Boats & Bikes
Rent a tube and life jacket or bring your own and float the Arkansas River. Cost to float when bringing your own tube is $15. If you'd like to use one of ours, the cost is additional $10. No need to air up your floatie prior to arrival. We will have air compressors. Take in sights, like the Keeper of the Plains, from a completely new and exciting vantage point - on the river!
Take-Out at the River Vista Bikes & Boats
Take-Out at the River Vista Bikes & Boats
Take-Out at the River Vista Bikes & Boats
The take-out point is located at the WSU River Vista Boathouse Dock. You are can also float down to the boat ramp at Kellogg and take out. The fun continues on dry land at Boats and Bikes - enjoy music, kids' activities and more until 5:30 PM. When you're ready, your car is located at the parking garage adjacent to Boats and Bikes or ta
The take-out point is located at the WSU River Vista Boathouse Dock. You are can also float down to the boat ramp at Kellogg and take out. The fun continues on dry land at Boats and Bikes - enjoy music, kids' activities and more until 5:30 PM. When you're ready, your car is located at the parking garage adjacent to Boats and Bikes or take the rest of the day and enjoy the many fun places at Delano.
The Big Float is Back! Saturday, July 12, 2025 1:00 to 5:30
Please Note Venue Change: Due to the ongoing drought, (Welp that's no longer correct!);River levels may not be conducive to putting in at Cowtown. More details to follow, but plans are to get in and out at River Vista Boats and Bikes. You can float around, float up to the Keeper and Exploration Place, hang out, or YOU CAN ALSO FLOAT DOWN TO THE BOAT RAMP AT KELLOGG AND GET OUT THERE! Volunteers will be available to assist you at Kellogg Boat Ramp.
The Big Float is a river float and beach party on the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita. The goal of the Big Float is to build support for improving river access and creating a river habitat for Wichitans. Because this is a fundraiser to fund our River's water quality improvements and education opportunities, refunds are not available. The event will be rescheduled in the event of uncooperative weather.
The event includes music, games, fun in the sun activities, and more.
All ages are welcome and life jackets are required. Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Click the Donate Link and Join the "riverlution" and register online today.
Early bird pricing to be scheduled! Proceeds go to Water Quality Improvements in the Arkansas River Watershed.
Onsite Registration is available on the day of the event.
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