Troy, Ohio - USA - River Adventure



Treasure Island River Adventure Series Enjoying the Great Miami Summer 2008
The Treasure Island 5K Run May 9, 2008 7:00pm Registration Fee: $15.00 (Includes T-shirt if registered by May 1, 2008) This is the kickoff event for the summer 2008 Treasure Island River Adventure Series. For more information, please call the Troy Recreation Department at 339-5145. History of the Great Miami River Canoe Trip Saturday June 21, 2008 9:00am Free – Registration is required – Space is limited to 40 participants Trip departs from Treasure Island Boathouse Our guides will take you on a spell binding tour of the Great Miami River. This is guaranteed to be a canoe adventure like you have never experienced before. Approximate time of the tour is three hours. To register please call the Troy Recreation Department at 339-5145. Full Moon Canoe Trip Saturday June 21, 2008 7:00pm Free – Registration is required – Space is limited to 40 participants. Trip departs from the Treasure Island Boathouse. The Miami County Park District’s Environmental Educators will share with you what lurks in the darkness. Join us for the adventure. Approximate tour time is three hours. To register please call the Miami County Park District’s program office at 335-9730 ext. 115. Stargazing with the Stillwater Stargazers Thursday June 26, 2008 10:00pm Meet at the Gazebo on the Levee Free Learn more about the stars and the galaxies. 2008 1st Annual Tri Troyathlon June 29, 2008 Will consist of a 2.5 Mile scenic canoe on the Great Miami River. Following a 17 mile bike leg, mostly on country roads north of Troy. Finishing with a 4 mile run, across the river and along the Great Miami River. Treasure Island will serve as the main hub and transitions area for all 3 legs of the event. The Tri Troyathlon has joined forces with www.speedy-feet.com for the 2008 Speedy Feet Triathlon Series. This series consists of 6 area triathlons with participants competing for prize money. More information on the series can be found at their web site. Race proceeds for the Tri Troyathlon will benefit the Ginghamsburg Church Darfur project. For more information, or if you or someone you know is interested in being a part of this event as a sponsor or participant contact race directors: Wade H. Westfall wade8276@yahoo.com (937-672-1260) Jeff Coudron www.speedy-feet.com (937-361-6825) Great Miami River Clean Sweep Friday July 11, 2008 Join the Miami Soil and Water Conservation District to clean the Great Miami River. For more information visit www.miamiswcd.org. Nature Canoe Trip Saturday July 12, 2008 9:00am Free – Registration is required – Space is limited to 40 participants. Trip departs from the Treasure Island Botahouse. The Miami County Park District’s Environmental Educators will highlight the wildlife along the river corridor. Approximate tour time three hours. To register please call the Miami County Park District’s program office at 335-9730 ext. 115.
Hovercraft Demonstration Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Treasure Island Large Hovercraft Postponed (watch here for possible future date)
Although the large hovercraft will not be available, we are attempting to arrange for a number of personal hovercraft on the river this evening. Sorry...no rides...but they sure are fun to watch!
The First Annual Mayor’s Float Thursday July 31, 2008 6:30pm Fee: $5.00 per person $3.00 per person if you bring your own canoe or kayak. Register Early – Space is limited to 40 participants Learn about canoeing courtesy of Miami County Park District. All of this followed by a cookout and swim at the Troy Aquatic Park. Meet at the Troy Aquatic Park and we will bus you up north to the Canoe drop in point. For more information please call the Troy Recreation Department at 339-5145. Stargazing with the Stillwater Stargazers Thursday July 31, 2008 10:00pm Meet at the Gazebo on the Levee Free Learn more about the stars and the galaxies.
Family Bike Tour Saturday August 2, 2008
Event Start Time: 9:00 am, rain or shine (sorry no refunds) - Check-In & “day-of-ride” registration: 8:45 – 9:15 am - Refreshment stops close at 11:30am. Finish Station closes at noon. Location: Bike Path along the Great Miami River. Start and Finish: Treasure Island Boat House Event Fee: Children 5 yr old & younger – FREE All other riders - $5.00/each Family registration fee maximum - $20 Includes snacks, refreshments & prize drawing entries Registration: Deadline to register is July 28, 2008 Questions, call Mary at 335-5144 This great morning ride is for all ages and abilities and offers several routes along the bike. Round-trip lengths vary from 2 miles to 14 miles. Routes will go by Troy Community Park, Duke Park, Troy Aquatic Park, along the Great Miami River and Golf Course. Three refreshment stops are featured along with an opportunity for riders to win door prizes at each refreshment stop. Click HERE for the registration form. The form is a 'fillable' PDF document and requires Acrobat Reader to view. Simply click in the fields provided and fill in your information, then print and submit the form to: Troy Recreation Department 255 Adams Street Troy, OH 45373 If you do not have Acrobat Reader on your computer, click HERE to download and install a free copy. Programs are developed by the Miami County Parks District, The Miami Conservancy District, and the City of Troy with the support of our sponsor, The Troy Foundation. (return to Recreation) (return to Home)