Canoe Dock
Paddling the Ipswich River just got a lot easier. Now you can launch a canoe or kayak from the new dock at Ipswich River Watershed Association headquarters at Riverbend. IRWA members may use IRWA boats for free. Others may become IRWA members for $40 (or more!) or use their own boats. The hill from the parking area to the dock is quite steep, especially when you’re carrying a boat uphill so you might be particularly glad to become a member. You can use our boats for free and keep the Ipswich River out of danger at the same time.
Many thanks to Fields Pond Foundation and New England Biolabs for providing funding for the dock, rack, trails and signs. And to volunteer Norm Isler, Dan Heiter and the rest of the New England Biolabs crew for making it easier for people to get out and enjoy the river.
Dr. Bob says, "I give you the Ipswich River and, by extension, the waters of the world" as he cuts the ribbon at the Canoe Dock Grand Opening in May 2010.
Canoe rack is right near the dock, for easy river access.
