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.
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.
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).
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.
PVRC's annual indoor rowing race returns! Open to rowers, paddlers, and erg-ers alike! Check-in begins at 8am, races begin at 9am. Free Registration! (Donations accepted). Registration and Information
The Jack-Row-Lantern open house and fun regatta will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday to introduce water sports and the joys of the river to folks who may want to give rowing and kayaking a try. Visit the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club to learn more about the sport of rowing and […]
Welcome to the 18th Rockrimmon Regatta! Come on, Rowers! Get yer people together for the Alumni Grudge Match! The Springfield Riverfront Regatta began in 2005 as a celebration of the river. In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Pioneer Valley Yacht Club in Longmeadow, a number of rowers got together to open their venue up […]
Free kayak use from Andy’s kayak rental for families who bring a 12 - 17 year old! First come first served. Andy's Kayak Rental Open June - September 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 […]
