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Reno, Nevada, Truckee River Whitewater Park

What's it like

The Truckee River Whitewater Park is a $1.5 million project in the downtown Reno district. The park is Nevada’s first whitewater park and kayak slalom racing course. It is located in the heart of the downtown resort area (within walking distance from 24-hour hotel/casinos). It has year-round access with a constant flow of clean, fresh water.

There are 11 drop-pools with a total of 2,600 feet of class 2 and 3 rapids, suitable for a great variety of whitewater activities (kayaks, canoes, rafts, inner tubes) for different skill levels. The design accommodates low water flows to ensure usability during dry spells.

Water temperature ranges between 50 and 70 °F (10-20 °C).

How to get there

The Truckee River Whitewater Park is located in the heart of downtown Reno. From I-80, take the Virgina Street exit in Reno and follow to W. 1st Street • the river runs right through downtown. Parking is available at surrounding downtown locations.

More info

Contact 1-800-FOR-RENO or visit www.VisitRenoTahoe.com. The park has its own web site.

Locals

The Truckee River Whitewater Park attracts professional kayakers, amateur sport enthusiasts and spectators of all types of backgrounds.

Events

The official park's opening celebration took place on May 14-16 2004.

Info sources

Jenny Frederito, RKPR Inc.

Photographer credit for the photos on this page: Jenning Steger.
Map courtesy of Nevada Magazine.

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