Kelly’s Whitewater Park
has been recognized by many kayaking athletes as one of the
premier whitewater parks in the country. Kelly’s opened in
June 2010 and has hosted 2 National Kayak Championships and
is proud host of the 2013 Payette River Games on June 21-23, 2013. More information HERE.
Kelly’s is gaining in popularity with stand up paddle
boarders and river surfers. In addition, tubers and
canoeists of all ages can enjoy the whitewater features of
the park.
Kelly’s is home of the first bronze statue of an American
soldier that perished in Iraq, and also features a Gallery
with annually changing exhibits. Visitors can comfortably
stroll along the 2.5 mile river trail “The Strand”, view the
action in the river from the 3.4 acres of beautifully
landscaped grounds or walk across the bridge to Rock Island
to relax by the river.
Kelly’s is also one of the premier sites in Valley County
for trout habitat. The fishing enthusiast can be found
enjoying the early morning and late summer days fishing from
the banks or man-made island. Kelly's preserved this portion
of the Payette River to insure the trout would continue to
flourish.
Kelly’s was built in loving memory of Kelly Brennan and was
funded by Mark & Kristina Pickard, in honor of Kristina’s
late sister. The Park’s land was generously donated by local
philanthropist Hans Borbonus and was the vision of Cascade
Mayor Richard Carter and several other community leaders.
Be sure and join us for 2013 the Payette River Games June 21-23.
http://www.payetterivergames.com/