REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN SITE
Meet at Balboa Lake/Anthony C Beilenson Park - Enter off of Balboa Blvd
6300 Balboa Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91406
*Entrance is off of Balboa Blvd between Victory Blvd and Burbank Blvd. Once you turn into park, you will see a dirt parking lot
on your left. Park near LACC storage bin.
DIRECTIONS
From 101 Hollywood Freeway: Exit Balboa Blvd and head north towards Burbank Blvd. Continue past Burbank Blvd for half a
mile and turn right onto the Anthony C. Beilenson Park entrance. If you get to Victory Blvd you’ve gone too far. (Please look
for Paddle the LA River signs).
From 405 Freeway: Exit Victory Blvd, head west on Victory Blvd towards Balboa Blvd. Turn Left on Balboa Blvd. Continue on
Balboa for ¼ of a mile then turn left at Anthony C Beilenson entrance. If you get to Burbank Blvd you’ve gone too far. (Please
look for Paddle the LA River signs).
ARRIVAL
YOU NEED TO ARRIVE 30 minutes in advance of your time slot. All participants will be required to sign in and submit a
release of liability waiver. Participants will then be transported to restrooms and then dropped off at launch site and go through
a short safety training session. Once kayak tour is over you will be transported back to parking lot.
PARKING
Parking is available at the Registration/Check-in site. Please look for PTLAR directional signage on Balboa Blvd to help direct
you to park entrance. Restroom facilities are at the park but not adjacent the Registration/Check-in site.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our river adventure will be at the Sepulveda Recreation Basin in the San Fernando Valley segment of the LA River. The
expedition is a short roundtrip paddle that will take approximately 1 hour. There will be fourteen (14) guests in each group
along with your LA Conservation Corps guides. All kayaks, paddles, safety helmets & other required equipment will be
provided.
Kayaking is a water activity that will require some effort on your part. Items not properly secured may get lost forever, so
please leave valuables at home or in your car.
WHAT TO BRING
Your feet will get wet. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and shoes with rubber soles. Water sandals that have a good
rubber grip are fine. FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT ALLOWED and you will not be allowed on the kayak without the proper shoe
gear. You should wear comfortable clothing that dries quickly when it gets wet. We suggest you bring an extra set of
clothing and shoes to change into dry attire upon your return.
For keys or other absolutely necessary items, bring your own waterproof bag or container. The guides and the program itself
are not responsible for any lost items, items that fall into the river, or items left in your car.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
Please leave all valuables at home. Pets & children under 10 years old are not allowed.
For more information about the program, please go to www.paddlethelariver.org
Thank you for joining us on a special tour of the LA River!