“Tons of fun on the water”
Dedicated in 1998, the Clear Creek Whitewater Park is one of Golden’s most unique recreational attractions. Built for recreational canoeing and kayaking, the course is one quarter of a mile of adventurous, splashing fun! This innovative recreational experience is divided into sections. The course is 800 feet in length, built with natural boulders and divided into sections. The top is a series of drops and pools of different experience levels and has some fast eddies. The middle portion consists of flat, broad, shallow surf waves with huge random boulders – a prime workplace for gates. The bottom section entertains paddlers with more extreme surf and wave drops. The class of this course will require paddlers proficient on fast moving, cold water, particularly during high flow season. There are no fees for drop-in usage and the course is unsupervised. Parking is located at Lions Park, the ball fields and adjacent areas. Vanover Park is also available for parking and provides a take-out site for those continuing downstream after maneuvering the course. The Golden Parks and Recreation Department also offers lessons at the indoor pool for those that would like to safely learn this unique water sport. In 2002 six additional drop structures were constructed. These structures provide a great recreational opportunity for white water access. They are located downstream from the competitive course behind City Hall and on either side of the Washington Avenue Bridge. With this expansion, Golden now provides 7 city blocks of White water activity on Clear Creek.
It’s time to get wet and crazy at Clear Creek White Water Park. This series of man-made rapids located on Clear Creek offers the opportunity for whitewater rafting, kayaking, tubing, and more. Over 800 feet of rapids wind through the park, ranging from mild to wild. Some fast eddies and waves can give the faint of heart a thrill, while others are perfect for beginners.
If you’ve never tried whitewater rafting before, the park offers lessons and guided tours for a safe and fun experience. And don’t worry — life jackets are provided. So come dressed to get wet and have a splashing good time!
We think a visit here is one of the best things to do in Golden CO!
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