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.
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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 8:56 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 5:00 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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Yes, Yorkville.
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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.