Chances are if you live in the Fort Collins area then you appreciate the outdoors. There are plenty of recreation opportunities in the area and a new one is slated to be opening soon.
The Poudre River Whitewater Park will offer residents a place to kayak and go tubing near Old Town. The park, which will include rapids that were created by stones that have been intentionally placed throughout the river as part of the $11 million project, is set to open in September with the Grand Opening slated for October, according to 9news.com. Additionally, the park will have a designated area where kids can play in the water.
The park was also designed to help control the river and the currents to make recreational activities safer, deliver safe access to the river and improve the river floodplain.
This new park is yet another reason why Fort Collins is a wonderful place to live. The number of parks and open spaces in the area is already impressive, offering camping, fishing, hiking throughout national forests and the Horsetooth Reservoir. On top of this, Fort Collins offers the big-city amenities people expect in terms of places to eat, entertainment, employment opportunities, etc.
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