Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club is a 501(c)3 nonprofit which operates a recreational facility in the North End of Springfield with the mission to promote river-based sporting activities, to develop river access, and encourage recreation in the Greater Springfield metropolitan area. PVRC will serve as point of access to the river for human-powered craft, located within easy walking and bike-riding distance of downtown Springfield.
OUR GOAL
The creation of North Riverfront Park and relocation of PVRC marks the latest in a series of policies to revitalize the riverfront and capitalize on its value for recreation. By providing a safe and welcoming experience through our professional programs and high quality events, PVRC seeks to transform Springfield’s waterfront into a destination location.
OUR HISTORY
PVRC was established as a 501(c)3 in 2009 with the mission to promote river-based sporting activities, to develop river access, and encourage recreation in the Greater Springfield metropolitan area.
In 2011, the City of Springfield reclaimed the only remaining boathouse in the city and its surrounding riverfront property for the sole purpose of creating a public access boating and outdoor recreational facility. Rights to operate this facility were awarded to the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club (PVRC).
PARK USE
North Riverfront Park is open to the public from 8am to 8pm in the summer, and 8am to about 7pm in the winter. Entry is free, parking is free, and the beautiful river views are priceless! To inquire about hosting an event here, please contact the Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation at 413-787-6435. The boat launch is open during PVRC programming, and on weekends, 8am to 8pm, and is free to use for human powered boats only. Please see the complete rules for park use here.
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Kayak Rental
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesAndy's Kayak Rental Open June - September. See Dates under Reserve a Kayak, below. We offer individual kayak rental on weekends, from 10am to 2pm. The rate is $20 per person per hour If there are no reservations, we may not open. Click the "See Times" button below for availability. If it is raining heavily, we…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Kayak Rental
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesAndy's Kayak Rental Open June - September. See Dates under Reserve a Kayak, below. We offer individual kayak rental on weekends, from 10am to 2pm. The rate is $20 per person per hour If there are no reservations, we may not open. Click the "See Times" button below for availability. If it is raining heavily, we…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Free Family Friday
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesFREE KAYAKING FOR FAMILIES TONIGHT (and every Friday this summer, weather permitting) from 5pm to 8pm. No reservations needed - age 12-14 with adult, all are welcome! We offer individual kayak rental on weekends, from 10am to 2pm. FREE FAMILY FRIDAYS start June 27, 2025 at 5pm. No reservations, first come, first served! Weather dependent.…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Kayak Rental
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesAndy's Kayak Rental Open June - September. See Dates under Reserve a Kayak, below. We offer individual kayak rental on weekends, from 10am to 2pm. The rate is $20 per person per hour If there are no reservations, we may not open. Click the "See Times" button below for availability. If it is raining heavily, we…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Kayak Rental
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesAndy's Kayak Rental Open June - September. See Dates under Reserve a Kayak, below. We offer individual kayak rental on weekends, from 10am to 2pm. The rate is $20 per person per hour If there are no reservations, we may not open. Click the "See Times" button below for availability. If it is raining heavily, we…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Learn to Row
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesYouth SAFARI (Summer of Activity, Fun, And Rowing Instruction) Come to the Rockrimmon Boathouse on the Connecticut River in Springfield this summer for a two week SAFARI (Summer of Activity, Fun, And Rowing Instruction)! If you are new to rowing, we'll teach you and your friends to row! Experienced rowers will row singles and team…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Springfield Sprints
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesA 1,000-meter upstream sprint starting at the Memorial Bridge (shown), finishing at North Riverfront Park, the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club. The finish line will be easily visible from PVRC! Registration and Information
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Youth SAFARI
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesYouth SAFARI (Summer of Activity, Fun, And Rowing Instruction) 6/17-6/28, 7/1-7/12, 7/15-7/26 Age 12+, swimming ability or coach's permission, no rowing experience required Prerequisites: Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:30am-11:30am Come to the Rockrimmon Boathouse on the Connecticut River in Springfield this summer for a two week SAFARI (Summer of Activity, Fun, And Rowing Instruction)! If you are…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, FREE Learn to Row and Paddle Day
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesCome out for a FREE clinic to learn rowing and dragon boating! No RSVP needed. Rowing clinic for ages 12 - 99, dragon boating for ages 18 - 99. This is a rain or shine event. Dress for exercise, dress for the weather, wear athletic shoes (not water shoes) you won't mind getting wet, and…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Learn to Row
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesFREE Indoor Introduction to Rowing Enjoy a boathouse tour and FREE coached, indoor session introducing the basics of rowing from our warm boathouse with a view of the river. Registration preferred; drop-ins welcome. Saturdays November - March Prerequisites: No Experience; Youth grade 7-12, Adult age 18-99. Schedule: Saturdays 9am - 10am (subject to cancellation in…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Learn to Row
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesFREE Indoor Introduction to Rowing Enjoy a boathouse tour and FREE coached, indoor session introducing the basics of rowing from our warm boathouse with a view of the river. Registration preferred; drop-ins welcome. Saturdays November - March Prerequisites: No Experience; Youth grade 7-12, Adult age 18-99. Schedule: Saturdays 9am - 10am (subject to cancellation in…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Learn to Row
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesFREE Indoor Introduction to Rowing Enjoy a boathouse tour and FREE coached, indoor session introducing the basics of rowing from our warm boathouse with a view of the river. Registration preferred; drop-ins welcome. Saturdays November - March Prerequisites: No Experience; Youth grade 7-12, Adult age 18-99. Schedule: Saturdays 9am - 10am (subject to cancellation in…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Learn to Row
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesFREE Indoor Introduction to Rowing Enjoy a boathouse tour and FREE coached, indoor session introducing the basics of rowing from our warm boathouse with a view of the river. Registration preferred; drop-ins welcome. Saturdays November - March Prerequisites: No Experience; Youth grade 7-12, Adult age 18-99. Schedule: Saturdays 9am - 10am (subject to cancellation in…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Learn to Row
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesFREE Indoor Introduction to Rowing Enjoy a boathouse tour and FREE coached, indoor session introducing the basics of rowing from our warm boathouse with a view of the river. Registration preferred; drop-ins welcome. Saturdays November - March Prerequisites: No Experience; Youth grade 7-12, Adult age 18-99. Schedule: Saturdays 9am - 10am (subject to cancellation in…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Learn to Row
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesFREE Indoor Introduction to Rowing Enjoy a boathouse tour and FREE coached, indoor session introducing the basics of rowing from our warm boathouse with a view of the river. Registration preferred; drop-ins welcome. Saturdays November - March Prerequisites: No Experience; Youth grade 7-12, Adult age 18-99. Schedule: Saturdays 9am - 10am (subject to cancellation in…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Rockrimmon Ergatta
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesPVRC's annual indoor rowing race returns! Open to rowers, paddlers, and erg-ers alike! Check-in begins at 8am, races begin at 9am. This is an indoor, in-person, family-friendly event. There is no fee for registering, but a $10 donation per participant is suggested to support PVRC rowing and paddling programs, payable upon arrival. Registration and…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Learn to Row
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesFREE Indoor Introduction to Rowing Enjoy a boathouse tour and FREE coached, indoor session introducing the basics of rowing from our warm boathouse with a view of the river. Registration preferred; drop-ins welcome. Saturdays November - March Prerequisites: No Experience; Youth grade 7-12, Adult age 18-99. Schedule: Saturdays 9am - 10am (subject to cancellation in…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Youth Learn to Row
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesYOUTH ROWING Rowing is a pure team sport. In a boat, working together is the difference between having a good row and having a great one. At PVRC, the bonds that form in a boat continue on land. Join in grade 7 to 12 to try rowing. It may stay with you for life. Spring…
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Learn to Row
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesFREE Indoor Introduction to Rowing Enjoy a boathouse tour and FREE coached, indoor session introducing the basics of rowing from our warm boathouse with a view of the river. Registration preferred; drop-ins welcome. Saturdays November - March Prerequisites: No Experience; Youth grade 7-12, Adult age 18-99. Schedule: Saturdays 9am - 10am (subject to cancellation in…
