Monthly Special

Cardboard Boat Regatta 2026

All boats must be registered by Sept 3rd. Email b.heaton@manassasparkva.gov with questions. Each registered 1-person boat includes 3 admissions and each 2-person boat includes 4 admissions into the venue for the Regatta. Additional admissions may be purchased the day of the event at the venue. Every person entering the venue must have an admissions pass.

Note:

BOAT DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION RULES:
1.) Materials are not provided as boats are made at home.
2.) Boats must be pre-made and can be “fine-tuned” on site.
3.) Boats may only be made out of the following items:
a. Corrugated cardboard (may use multiple layers, glued together).
b. Duct Tape
c. Elmer’s wood glue
d. Liquid Nails
e. Water based paint
f. Hot glue
g. Packing Tape
h. All paints and glue must be completely dry before entering the water.
4.) The following items are forbidden:
a. Sealants
b. Cardboard manufacturer for shipping (waxed, weather sealed, rolled, pressed, reinforced, etc).
c. Tar based products
d. Two-part varnishes
e. Fiberglass resin
f. Epoxy glue
g. Corrugated cardboard that is bond to any material
h. Metal or plastic staples, clamps, nails, screws, etc.
i. Wax, silicone or Styrofoam
j. Plastic
5.) Paddles must be constructed from the same material limitations.
6.) Boat must be no wider than 40” and no longer than 60”. In order to fit in the tunnel the boat should be no taller than 60” at any point.
7.) The boat’s passenger area must not be enclosed above the occupant’s shoulders so as to not interfere with escape should the vessel begin to sink.

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Aquatics
Program Subcategory -
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 4/17/2026
Enrollment End Date 9/3/2026
Instructor(s) -
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 5
Maximum 20
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 6 years Enforced - As of date 9/7/2026
Maximum 16 years Enforced - As of date 9/7/2026
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
Boat Entry- 1 person -None-
-None-
$30.00
Boat Entry- 2 person -None-
-None-
$40.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
09/07/2026 Monday 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Signal Bay Water Park