Sioux Falls Paddlers: Future Sioux Falls Whitewater Park Location

Sioux Falls Whitewater Park Nonprofit Organization recently had a whitewater park feasibility study completed back in July 2015 by RiverRestoration. Out of five spots that were looked at three were a feasible location for a whitewater feature or park. We needed to choose between Rotary Park (26^th and southeastern), Lien Park (north Cliff Avenue) and Falls Park (North side of Falls Park). Our feasibility study showed pros and cons of each site so our board sat down and went over all the pros and cons and made a decision on the location.

Our decision was based on a several items. We went over the feasibility study which went over roughly 18 categories, SFWP supporters opinions, club members opinions, and Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation opinions.

Going over all the opinions and the discussion with our board of directors we have chosen Falls Park north for the following reasons:

Existing parking

Possible Dam Removal

Existing bathrooms/changing rooms

Along bike trail

Bank rehabilitation needed

Possibly dam removal – depending on design

Not a normal kayaking route

In downtown Sioux Falls

More than 550 feet in distance to work with (more drops/waves and features)

Existing rapids

Enough elevation drop to offer more than one drop (other location would just be one drop/wave/feature

Possibility for two play waves and a slalom course/rock garden

Highest scoring from the feasibility study and best suggested site

Highest votes from club members and supporters

Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation are willing to explore this area further with very little concerns compared to the other locations.

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Falls Park at this point is the best location for these reasons. In the map below you can see the area the park might cover.

Now that we have picked a site location we have a lot of work ahead of us. We are currently working on Phase II and III of the project. With supporters help we can get this done in a timely fashion. Most of the work is detailed in fundraising. We are planning to talk to more local business and companies but we also need the help from our individual supporters and community. Phases of the project

Bank Erosion

You as an individual can help donate to our phases simply by purchases items through our links below.

You can shop Amazon and eBay right now with the hopes of being able to shop Austin Kayaks, Under Armor, Columbia, Backcountry, and Colorado Kayak Supply.

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