LIttle Float
Do i need to bring my own float?
While we will have extra floats on hand, we highly recommend you bring your own. Additionally there will be a contest for float decorations, so feel free to make your float stand out!
How will we get to the Elk Rock Island
A boat will be taking all floaters (and their floation devices) from the dock at Milwaukie Bay Park to Elk Rock Island. Volunteers will be on hand to make sure everyone has their life jackets on and to assist with getting into and out of the boat.
I have young kids - will they be able to join?
Yes! The Little Float is great for the whole family. The boat will take all of your family members and your floatation devices to the island. Life jackets will be required for everyone participating.
Can i just park by the island and walk in?
The City of Milwaukie has requested we strictly control how many folks are on the island at any given time, so we ask that you please meet us at the dock at Milwaukie Bay Park to catch a ride at your scheduled time.
How long does the float take?
Getting to the island will take about 10 minutes and the float back to the dock can take between 20 and 30 minutes to complete.
What's going on at the park?
Will there be food available?
Yes! There will be food for sale by Briskets & Gravy, coffee and pastries by Keeper Coffee, a beer garden will be hosted The Beer Store, and hot dogs by Good Measure and additional food and snack vendors may be available day of. Additional food is available a short walk away in downtown Milwaukie.
Do i need to actually float to join the party in the park?
No! Please feel free to come join the many downtown businesses and vendors that will be at the park to enjoy the food, drinks, desserts and other wares from our downtown and other local businesses. You may see how much fun everyone is having on the water and decide to join!
Guided Island Tour on Elk Rock
How will we get to the dinner?
The current plan is to take island tour guests over by boat from the Milwaukie Bay Park dock to the beach on the north end of the island.
Who is involved
Where does the money from this event go?
Proceeds from Little Float Milwaukie will go to the Miwaukie Parks Foundation and the Downtown Alliance of Milwaukie. The funds to the parks foundation are specifically to aid in the restoration and enhancement of Elk Rock Island.
What is the Downtown Alliance of Milwaukie?
The Downtown Alliance of Milwaukie (DAM) is a new formed non-profit organization whose mission is to advise and accelerate the revitalization of Downtown Milwaukie and to support businesses in establishing of growing their presence in the downtown area. Support comes from other businesses and will include the production of events hosted in downtown and at the bay park.