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Whitewater Park
 In May 2003 the Platte River Parkway Trust inaugurated the Casper Whitewater Park, Wyoming's premier man made whitewater facility. The Casper Whitewater Park is a one half mile stretch of the North Platte River with four man made rock structures that create turbulent water for recreation. It is located parallel to First Street just West of Poplar Street and is designed for supervised beginner and intermediate boaters at normal water flows between 500 and 3000 cubic feet per second. Normal summertime water flow is just over 3000 cfs from June through September. There is no charge for the use of the facility. If boaters do not want to travel down through the Whitewater Park there is a boat launch located at the Mills/Wyoming Blvd bridge. This is the last opportunity to exit the river before the park.
On any given day in the summer one can expect to see people using the Casper Whitewater Park to kayak, canoe and float although the facility is also a great place for fishing as the rock structures create wonderful nooks and crannies for fish. The Park also draws picnickers, and those who just enjoy the sounds and sights created by the whitewater features.
The Platte River Parkway Trust urges recreationalists to remember to always wear a properly fitted Personal Floatation Device when enjoying the river and never boat or float alone. The combination of water and air temperature below 100 degrees may be dangerous and require protective clothing.
Please observe the following safety standards before participating in this activity:
- Get paddlesport instruction from a licensed or certified instructor.
- Always wear a nationally-approved personal flotation device.
- Always wear a helmet where appropriate.
- Dress appropriately for weather conditions: cold water and/or cold weather can result in hypothermia.
- Check your equipment prior to each use for signs of wear or failure.
- Never paddle alone.
- Be aware of river water levels, dangerous currents and weather changes.
- Scout unfamiliar waters; portage where appropriate.
- Do not exceed your paddling ability; be honest with yourself.
- Consult your physician prior to beginning your paddlesport training.
The Participant acknowledges both an understanding and an assumption of the risk involved in paddlesports.
For information on current river flow CLICK HERE.
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