The question for the weekend. . . How many kids can I run over, under, and around at the park this weekend??  

 

School is out, and the whitewater park has been overrun by rug rats.  But, that doesn’t mean the park can’t be fun.  I had the opportunity to spend all weekend at the Reno Whitewater Park and had a GREAT time. Saturday was by myself, however Matt, Steph, Sage, Tim, and my Aunt Joy and Uncle Nick were able to join me on Sunday and made it 10 times more fun.  

 

Here are the keys to the Reno whitewater park in July.   First of all if you want a parking spot. . . show up early.  I usually arrive about 9am.  That gives me some time to grab the dogs and head over for a cup of coffee at Java Jungle before getting on the river.  Also, keep an eye open for the parking police.  With it being summer they are all over the place, and there is only 2 hour parking right on the river.  Second, the Truckee river is only at about 450cfs.  That doesn’t mean the park isn’t fun.  You just have to choose your play spots.  Hole #1 makes a great warm up.  No good surfing, but you can ferry your little butt off.  (Or big butt off if you live in my pants) Hole #2 is diagonal and I usually scrape my knuckles, so I don’t spend much time here.  But don’t let that dissuade you from spending time here.  Hole #3 is great for spinning.  You can get on the river left shoulder and spin right about a hundred times.  Or until you get so dizzy you no longer know which way is up and possibly vomit.  (It may be a little boring at this level if your name is Stephen.)   Hole #4. . . um.  Then there is Hole #5.  It is a fun little hole on river right.  You can cartwheel and flush (if you are me).  If you are anyone else you can loop and mcnasty and . . . ask stephen he knows more of that stuff.  

 

One last thing that is fun at the park (but don’t tell anyone). . . BOOGIE BOARDS.   Matt let us use his river board on sunday.  You can hop into Hole #3 and never leave.  It is awesome!!!  Sunday was my first time, and I am hooked.   

 

You probably want to be out of the water by about noonish when the entire planet of reno shows up.  But stick around and people watch.  You won’t regret it.  It is like Where’s Waldo on steroids.  Plus noon is a perfect time for a drink and lunch at Silver Peak.  And, if you sit outside, you can sneak the dogs next to the railing.  

 

Last best thing about the park. . . it is five minutes from my house, so saves gas money.   Come down and play!!!!