We launch from the docks at the Waller Creek Boathouse (managed for the City of Austin by Austin Rowing Club).
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Paddlers are encouraged to park in the Rainey Street area.* When possible, proceed to the canoes as a group, especially during the early morning and late evening darkness.
Leave the same way, in groups. Make certain that everyone gets safely to their vehicle.
*At the moment, parking on the street in the downtown area is metered during the following times :
Monday & Tuesday :
0800 hrs – 1800 hrs
Wednesday – Friday :
0800 hrs – 0000 hrs
Saturday :
1100 hrs – 0000 hrs
[Translation : Parking is free on the street during the following times :
Weekday mornings until 0800 hrs for you early-risers.
Monday and Tuesday evenings from 1800 hrs onward.
Saturday until 1100 hrs.
All day on Sunday.]
Parking in the MACC (Emma Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center) is only free on Sunday (0300 hrs – evening) unless there is an event scheduled there (in which case there is no parking for paddlers).