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REC (Root River Environmental Education Community Center)

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The Root River Environmental Education Community Center (REC) was founded in 2008 as a partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and the City of Racine. Serving local residents, families, students, and youth groups, the REC seeks to promote appreciation, positive interaction, and responsible stewardship of the Root River and surrounding watershed by providing residents and visitors

with educational and recreational opportunities. In addition to offering kayak and canoe rentals during the summer season, the REC also hosts environmental education workshops for families, private events, and school field trips.

10/03/2025

REC staff have been having so much fun over the last few weeks hosting 4th and 5th graders from Red Apple School! Thanks to the for sponsoring these trips!

09/29/2025

And that’s a wrap on weekend rentals for 2025! Thanks for visiting us this year! ☀️🛶

09/27/2025

The REC is open this weekend for public canoe and kayak rentals! Saturday and Sunday 10am until 4pm, last boat out at 3pm! This Sunday, September 28, is our last day for weekend rentals this season.

🚧The 6th Street Bridge just east of the REC building is under construction and you will need to drive around the construction barriers to reach us if you are traveling east on 6th street. If you are traveling west on 6th street, you will need to follow the detour signs.

$10/hr for a single kayak and $15/hr for a tandem kayak or canoe! Hope to see you there! 🙂

09/19/2025

The REC is open this weekend for public canoe and kayak rentals! Saturday and Sunday 10am until 4pm, last boat out at 3pm! Our last day for weekend rentals in 2025 is Sunday September 28th.

🚧The 6th Street Bridge just east of the REC building is under construction and you will need to drive around the construction barriers to reach us if you are traveling east on 6th street. If you are traveling west on 6th street, you will need to follow the detour signs.

$10/hr for a single kayak and $15/hr for a tandem kayak or canoe! Hope to see you there! 🙂

08/28/2025

The REC is open this weekend for public canoe and kayak rentals! Saturday and Sunday 10am until 4pm, last boat out at 3pm! Note we are closed on Labor Day.

🚧The 6th Street Bridge just east of the REC building is under construction and you will need to drive around the construction barriers to reach us if you are traveling east on 6th street. If you are traveling west on 6th street, you will need to follow the detour signs.

$10/hr for a single kayak and $15/hr for a tandem kayak or canoe! Hope to see you there! 🙂

08/22/2025

The REC is open this weekend for public canoe and kayak rentals! Saturday and Sunday 10am until 4pm, last boat out at 3pm!

Please note the 6th Street Bridge just east of the REC building is under construction and you will need to drive around the construction barriers to reach us if you are traveling east on 6th street. If you are traveling west on 6th street, you will need to follow the detour signs.

$10/hr for a single kayak and $15/hr for a tandem kayak or canoe! Hope to see you there! 🙂

08/16/2025

The river currents have recovered and the REC is open this weekend for public canoe and kayak rentals!

Please note the 6th Street Bridge just east of the REC building is under construction and you will need to drive around the construction barriers to reach us if you are traveling east on 6th street. If you are traveling west on 6th street, you will need to follow the detour signs.

$10/hr for a single kayak and $15/hr for a tandem kayak or canoe! Hope to see you there! 🙂

08/14/2025

BAT NIGHT PADDLE! - The REC is hosting an evening paddle on Wednesday August 20th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm to search for bats! This event will start with a presentation on bats in Wisconsin by UW-Parkside Associate Professor Dr. Jessica Orlofske, followed by a paddle on the Root River to search for bats. Participants will learn how to use bat monitoring equipment. Previous experience canoeing and kayaking is strongly recommended. Experience with bat monitoring is not required.

Event registration is required and spots are limited. Cost is $10/person. To reserve your spot please email [email protected] today!
Note: The rain date for this event is Wednesday August 27th

08/10/2025

The REC is closed today, Sunday 8/10 due to very strong and unsafe river currents. See you all next weekend!

08/08/2025

The REC is open this weekend for public canoe and kayak rentals!

Please note the 6th Street Bridge just east of the REC building is under construction and you will need to drive around the construction barriers to reach us if you are traveling east on 6th street. If you are traveling west on 6th street, you will need to follow the detour signs.

$10/hr for a single kayak and $15/hr for a tandem kayak or canoe! Hope to see you there! 🙂

Address

1301 W 6th Street
Racine, WI
53404

Opening Hours

Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12625952912

Website

http://www.uwp.edu/REC

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