The Elkhorn River has been central to Norfolk's past. Starting Saturday, it will attract surfers and kayakers at the years-in-the-making North Fork Whitewater Park, which now has seven structures, or lifts, underwater creating a whitewater experience.
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The 'north fork' is a few blocks from downtown....construction [began in 2022] on the North Fork Riverfront Redevelopment Project, or "The Fork." An 1,800-foot span will create a whitewater experience for residents and visitors to enjoy.
The project is made possible through investments by the NRD, State of Nebraska, city parks funds and private partnerships.
North Fork Whitewater Park - Norfolk
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North Fork Whitewater Park - Norfolk
Norfolk's newest recreational spot, North Fork Whitewater Park, opens Saturday
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That sounds cool af! I'd take our kayaks up to Norfolk and check it out.
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It sounds like Norfolk is doing a number of great stuff these days. They were Strong Town's runner up for Strongest Town in the US this year.
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I missed that! The write up is pretty niceTitosBuritoBarn wrote: Thu Jun 06, 2024 3:56 pm It sounds like Norfolk is doing a number of great stuff these days. They were Strong Town's runner up for Strongest Town in the US this year.
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Anyone been here yet?
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I haven’t, but the Examiner had a lovely write up about it
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/08/05 ... ater-park/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/08/05 ... ater-park/
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Looks pretty nice. What a good idea for Norfolk. I’ve seen these before in a suburb of Chicago.Garrett wrote: Mon Aug 05, 2024 12:00 pm I haven’t, but the Examiner had a lovely write up about it
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/08/05 ... ater-park/
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Marge Cline in Yorkville?Cermak wrote: Tue Aug 06, 2024 12:51 pm Looks pretty nice. What a good idea for Norfolk. I’ve seen these before in a suburb of Chicago.
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Yes, Yorkville.FishFighter92 wrote: Thu Aug 08, 2024 10:55 amMarge Cline in Yorkville?Cermak wrote: Tue Aug 06, 2024 12:51 pm Looks pretty nice. What a good idea for Norfolk. I’ve seen these before in a suburb of Chicago.
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https://omaha.com/news/state-regional/s ... bed10.html
The North Fork Whitewater Park is already proving popular, each weekend luring hundreds out to float down the river.