History
Groundbreaking ceremonies took place on April 24, 1992. The first shells were stored in the boathouse on December 5, 1992. Dedication ceremonies were held April 24, 1993. Final construction was completed in 1994 at a total cost of $1,074,882 with minimal cost to the taxpayers of Shrewsbury. The Donahue Rowing Center 2002 addition, which was donated, has added 4 more storage bays to the original 6 bays built in 1992. The addition was dedicated on September 27, 2002, with over 500 past and present rowers of the Donahue Rowing Center present.
Renting Rack Space
For more information about renting rack space contact the Parks and Recreation office at 508-841-8503. For information about rowing regattas contact the
Quinsigamond Rowing Association.
Adult Rowing Programs
For information about joining adult rowing programs contact the
Quinsigamond Rowing Club.