Join us for this great annual event at Simpson County Park to support the conservation efforts of Open Space STL. Participants can enjoy live music during the float and while relaxing on the shore.

Enjoy a rare opportunity to paddle on Simpson Lake after dark!

Ticket Options:

Two Person Paddle - $80 - 1-hour canoe or kayak rental for two (2) people in a two (2) person vessel
One Person Paddle - $50 - 1-hour canoe, kayak, or paddle board rental for one (1) person in a one (1) person vessel
BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat) - $40 - Simpson Lake Paddle After Dark Access for the full event time

If choosing this option, you will need to bring a canoe or kayak, a life jacket, and a paddle.

Event Pass - $25 - Simpson Lake shore-only access & live entertainment

All of the above ticket options also include:

Two (2) beers provided by 4 Hands Brewing Co (or non-alcoholic beverages)
Two (2) soft Gus’ pretzel sticks
One (1) S'mores packet
One (1) tree to be planted by Open Space STL

All equipment provided on a first-come, first- serve basis.

A limited number of tickets are available, so secure your spot quickly!

You may choose a reservation based on the two (2) available time slots (7 to 8:30 pm and 8:30 to 10 pm), pending ticket availability. For each time slot, there is a 15-minute transition session between time slots for people to switch out of boats and for the next session to get geared up and into the boats

You will be able to select your time to paddle and plan your arrival accordingly, but all participants are welcome to stay for the entire event and enjoy music and bonfires by the lake.

Event Details:

When: Friday, July 26, 2024 from 7 pm to 10 pm
Where: Simpson County Park at 1234 Marshall Road, Saint Louis, MO 63088

Tickets: Tickets may be purchased for $40 per person if your choose to BYOB (Bring your own boat) or $50 to reserve a single person canoe, paddle board, or kayak or $80 to reserve a two person canoe or kayak.

Attendance passes can also be purchased for $25 that do not include boat rental or water access.

The Ticket price does not include the service fee if purchased online. You may also purchase your tickets by mailing a check to Open Space STL, Attn: Paddle After Dark, P.O. Box 220011, St. Louis, MO 63122. Please include the names of the attendees.

What to bring: Dress for the weather, and please bring your own lawn chair to sit by the bonfires, and a flashlight or headlamp is encouraged while out on the water.

You can sponsor additional trees to be planted by Open Space STL for an extra $10 per tree.

All attendees will be required to complete a waiver at check in.

A big thanks to our sponsors:

4 Hands Brewing Co.
St. Louis County Parks
The Alpine Shop
Big Muddy Adventures

*Please note, in case of inclement weather or unsafe conditions, this event will not be rescheduled and refunds will not be given. However, each participant will receive a letter stating that their ticket purchase is 100% tax-deductible and will be used to support Operation Clean Stream.

*For questions about the event contact info@openspacestl.org