“How could drops of water know themselves to be a river? Yet the river flows on”

Bardstown Whitewater Park

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Ariel View of Whitewater Park

Bardstown Whitewater Park
Read the Reconnaissance Evaluation


• $350,000 estimated cost to build
• Restoration will straighten dam to prevent erosion
• Reenforce dam and stop leaks to hold back more water
• Increase Cities water pumping capacity to 7-8mgpd
• Increase safety at dam which was installed in 1928
• Rock terraced seating and stairs to built river side
• Gravel parking at the river park

Premiere Whitewater Park Designers
RiverRestoration.org

Other Links
Spokane Whitewater Park Video
Whitewater Feature to Model After
Build a Whitewater Park Yourself

Interview with RiverRestoration.org

Promotional Video for Bardstown Whitewater Park

Kentucky Adventure Tourism Video

Live Webcam at Glenwood Whitewater Park

Money Raised so far: $6,0000


or mail to:
Bardstown Whitewater Park
105 East Broadway
Bardstown, KY 40004



Why a Whitewater Park?
•Modify the hazardous rubble dam
•Attract visitors to the park
•Create a venue for paddlers
•Increase the city’s water supply
•Enhance the fish habitat
•Create a family-friendly and easily accessible river park
•Improve the aesthetics of the site
•Provide local economic stimulation

Users of the Park
• Down River Kayakers and Canoeist
• Play Boaters
• Tubers
• Fishermen
• Spectators
• Swift Water Rescue Training

Economic Impacts
• Recreation
• Tourism
• Competitions
• New Jobs & Businesses
• Environmental Awareness
• Construction of the River
• Enhance Land & Property Value
• Business Retention