There are few vistas of Center City Philadelphia more beautiful than the one seen from a scull gliding gracefully along the banks of the river in Fairmount Park. PAR offers the chance to see the city from a different vantage point.
Operating from a humble re-purposed boathouse on West River Drive, PAR stands alone as the only place in Philadelphia where you can free yourself from your crutches, cane or wheelchair, leave your cares on the dock, and set out on an adventure, sculling the river.
PAR is the oldest adapted rowing program in the world and spearheaded the acceptance of adaptive rowing as a Paralympic sport.
Our expertise in adapting boats and our energetic volunteers continue to make this program a leader in adaptive rowing.
We welcome rowers and volunteers of all levels of experience, including those with no experience at all and those interested in competing.
PAR is a welcoming boathouse and a happy place where you can meet some of the greatest people in the city while you learn to row, train, and have fun.
Competitive Adapted Rowing
Each year there are increasing numbers of adapted rowing events in regattas, both locally and around the world. Through a collaboration of US Rowing and PCAS, the rowing community is now seeing high schools, colleges and universities offering adapted scholastic rowing opportunities and competitions.
PAR has many competitive rowers who enjoy the thrill of a race and embrace the training it takes to become an elite athlete.
Our team members will use regattas in the spring and summer to prepare for the BAYADA Regatta, held annually in Philadelphia in August, and the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta in October. Come join us!
