HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 01/19/2021 - STAFF REPORT: POUDRE RIVER WHITE WATER PARK UPDATE1Poudre River Whitewater Park UpdateKurt Friesen, Park Planning & Development Director01-19-21
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Poudre River Whitewater Park Visitation6Time of dayAverage visitor countJust passing throughSightseeing/playing with kids/picnickingSwimmers/wadersKayakRaftSUPSurfboardTubeAverage of 896 visitors per day July 7-14, 2020
Park and Watercraft Users7KayakRaftSUPSurfboardTubePercent of watercraft usersWatercraft activitiesAll activitiesSwimmers/wadersJust passing throughSightseeing/playing with kids/picnickingWatercraftPercent of park users47%29%17%92%
Positive Boater Feedback8
Park Visitation from Trail Users9
Minimal Impacts to Adjacent Businesses10
Frequent Visitation from Neighbors11
Restoration Efforts Are On Track12
Effective Stormwater Enhancements13
Safety14
Fish Passage15
Economic Benefits16GasFoodClothingLodgingOtherAverage Daily Spending Per UserPoudre CanyonWhitewater ParkThe Whitewater Park contributes $250,000 annually. The average user spends $30/day
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